as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbies
Anyone who has a green thumb—or even newbies who are willing to try—will appreciate this indoor hydroponic growing system that accommodates herbs, vegetables, fruits, and even some flowers.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Lucky for cast-iron newbies, most skillets sold these days come pre-seasoned.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
Creatives and creators will love CoLabCrafts, which celebrates local craftspeople by selling their work, as well as hosting workshops for newbies who want to learn various artistic pursuits.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
That is no longer true for these newbies.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
But the Independent Center's strategists are a far cry from political newbies.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025
While the reboot will include several familiar faces, there are also plenty of newbies heading into Sacred Heart.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The Mountaineers are no great shakes, but Morgantown is a nasty place for newbies to get their feet wet.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
The Kananaskis River features Class 2 and 3 rapids, which are the perfect introduction for rafting newbies or families.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
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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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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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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
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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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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.—
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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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“Newbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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