newcomers

noun

plural of newcomer
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 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 That’s especially hard for newcomers who haven’t built relationships at the company, a problem Cappelli has flagged before for entry-level workers. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 The city’s population is growing and the only real way to preserve any semblance of affordability and keep residents — both longstanding and newcomers — is to have enough housing for everyone. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 On Wednesday of that first week, one by one, the team’s 12 newcomers took to a makeshift stage for their initiation songs. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The commenter also wondered whether wealthy newcomers would eventually bring in other institutions from elsewhere rather than strengthen the ones already rooted in South Florida. — Luisa Yanez october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Many newcomers moved to Florida during the pandemic, with some seeking the state’s less restrictive COVID-19 policies and many registering as Republicans. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Fellow newcomers include Lena Headey, James Lance, Oscar Morgan, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor and Kennedy Moyer. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
  1. novices
  2. beginners
  3. freshmen
  4. apprentices
  5. rookies
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The new funding will allow the school to add 16 apprentices, for a total of 51 trainees.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprentices
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

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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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