NEWBIES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

newbies

noun

plural of newbie

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 The low-threshold accessibility, from a physical and financial standpoint, is what makes Nordic Walking perfect right now for newbies like Presnal. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Even his open-door policy, guest features, and behind-the-scenes production work for everyone from Hurray for the Riff Raff to underground Atlanta garage rock newbies Sir & Sol are rooted in hip-hop’s casual approach to the studio. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 In late 2024, the studio acquired Curious Refuge, an online AI school that teaches traditional artists and newbies to use generative AI tools for filmmaking. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Nine out of 10 beginner guitarists are not playing one year after picking up the instrument, so catering to those newbies meant a lot of churn, Dalporto says. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Three newbies went in there, and two of them came out with punishments. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Kring was well aware, too, that entering the comic-book space was something genre newbies shouldn't take lightly. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Instead, this edition, airing Thursdays on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock, features a cast of all reality TV newbies competing for a prize pot that could actually change their lives. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 This solve is polished for a couple of newbies, with an inventive theme that unravels in a quirky, pleasing way that’s especially charming coming from a parent-child team. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2026

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To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

Ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the hardest mountains in North America, with only 10 percent of its terrain meant for beginners.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The rock climbing section offers 10 lanes of varying heights, with plenty of handholds and footholds for beginners.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginners

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Like most true freshmen, Wayne saw sparse playing time at James Madison, appearing in eight games as a running back and seeing snaps on special teams.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Georgia can count Lonon among the freshmen who are already playing winning football for the Bulldogs.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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