as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomers
Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.
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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Season 4 will also star returners Ruth Gemmel as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Victor Alli as John Stirling and newcomers like Katie Leung as Araminta Gun.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.
—Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Beyond Heineman and Rittich, contributions from the newcomers have been more muted.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
This tech-forward evolution appeals not only to longtime enthusiasts but also to curious newcomers who crave a more tailored, manageable cannabis experience.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The restaurant has become known for putting its dishes together in view of diners, attracting regulars and newcomers across South Florida.
—Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
For decades, when most people thought about Baden-Baden, the image that likely came to mind was that of a rather stuffy luxury resort where wealthy seniors shared the town with nouveau riche newcomers.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.—
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Canon offers a wide range of DSLR cameras for novices and professionals alike.—
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For beginners, a version using two light dumbbells is a good introduction.—
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There are even lessons for beginners who may want to start a new hobby over the winter.—
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Adding another linebacker with starting experience at the Group of Five level would provide more stability to that position, as TCU will be leaning on Carroll, Short, reserve Michael Teason and a bunch of redshirt freshmen next season if things remain the same.—
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His progress is similar to that of other freshmen given opportunities to produce immediately.—
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
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The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.—
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The inconsistent roster availability has led to up-and-down performances by the Magic even as different reserves such as rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson as well as third-year pros Anthony Black and Jett Howard have stepped up at times.—
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These aren’t the young Rams of 2023, with 40 rookies in training camp and little idea of what to expect from the NFL.—
Cite this Entry
“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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