novices

noun

plural of novice
as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a novice chess player

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Recent Examples of novices The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 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 Despite being an expert in her craft, Godshalk communicated the principles of floral design to her students in a way that was easy for novices to digest. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 At that time, people overtraded and treated the market like a casino, as novices began participating more frequently. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Pipes in attics, basements and crawl spaces may be exposed, and homeowners may be able to insulate these on their own, though novices might still want to leave this important job to a professional. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 The music industry has been wrestling with the pros and cons of the new technology that allows musical novices to create professional-sounding songs in seconds. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
  1. beginners
  2. newcomers
  3. apprentices
  4. freshmen
  5. rookies
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
Noun
  • But rebooting continuity or creating all-new universes from scratch, while fine tactics for giving newcomers an on-ramp, have become routine.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From inexpensive, simple (but brilliant) redesigns to the smartest new smart appliances, these are the newcomers that wowed us.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomers
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
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • 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
  • Considering the Jets have a roster that features comparable talent to the 2026 Dolphins, which had 15 rookies active for Sunday’s game.
    — Omar Kelly October 25, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The group is made up of 36 members including 28 veterans and eight rookies.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rookies

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