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 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 One of those newbies, Daisy Toye, is a makeup artist to the stars with a celebrity-hairstylist husband. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 And while plenty of Persian dining is typically done at home, Diba and his team have done a good job of making both newbies and folks more familiar with the cuisine feel welcome. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 And at first, Buckingham and Nicks just seemed like the latest newbies destined for the same fate as Welch, Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 This season features several contestants who are no reality television newbies, including Season 21 designer Joseph McRae. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of novices

Noun

On ordinary days, the loop is a training ground for runners and cyclists, and an unusually forgiving place for beginners and families.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Generally, racehorses aren’t suitable for young children or beginners, and owners must have the space and wherewithal to feed and care for them, which can cost thousands of dollars a year.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

Fresno is emerging as an unexpected draw for younger residents priced out of coastal hubs, with affordable homes and jobs — but newcomers are pushing up rents and prices.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
So while remixing one’s own work of the past may be a cool curio for serious fans, collaboration among genre titans and newcomers could be the real key to getting rap back in the conversation and on the charts.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of newcomers

Noun

Other college freshmen might be outside soaking up the nice weather on this sunny September day.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
The College of Literature, Science and the Arts is the largest at the public university, with about 3,500 freshmen enrolled yearly, just less than half of the total class.

— Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

Edge Josh Uche relayed something similar, explaining that Rodriguez remains the unwavered through it all, a rarity among rookies.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
And his rookies, even the potentially franchise-altering kind, will wear embarrassing backpacks.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of rookies

Noun

Experienced workers are needed not only to fill jobs, but to mentor apprentices, supervise jobsite learning, and teach the next generation.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Eligible watchmaking students and apprentices may apply from Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany and, as of this edition, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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