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 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 Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
  1. beginners
  2. newcomers
  3. apprentices
  4. freshmen
  5. rookies
Noun
  • Coach Mike Brown said the program welcomes beginners and experienced runners, with an emphasis on effort and improvement.
    — Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The machine handles the setup steps that usually trip up beginners.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • My Presbyterian Romance gatherings pair lyrics with Bible passages, bringing together longtime fans, churchgoers and newcomers to explore faith.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 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
  • These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those younger guys, freshmen Colben Landrew and Junior County, looked pretty good on Tuesday night.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Brewers manager Pat Murphy basically buried his rookies for making mistakes in the previous half-inning.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • So, the Hawks rolled with mostly their rookies, young pieces, two-way and training-camp players.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rookies

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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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