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 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 Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Some are tennis novices while others, like Foon, are coming off a long pause. — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
  1. beginners
  2. newcomers
  3. apprentices
  4. freshmen
  5. rookies
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
  • 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
  • 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

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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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