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latecomer

[leyt-kuhm-er] / ˈleɪtˌkʌm ər /
NOUN
newcomer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beginner immigrant neophyte novice rookie
STRONG
alien arrival colt greenhorn maverick novitiate settler tenderfoot
WEAK
Johnny-come-lately blow-in foreigner incomer late arrival new kid on the block outsider stranger
Antonyms
STRONGEST
expert local national native professional
WEAK
old hack

Example Sentences

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Apple would be a latecomer to the world of foldable phones — with Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noting that Samsung and Huawei both released foldable smartphones in 2019.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

A latecomer to this space, Netflix has already announced the release, in early 2026, of a dozen programs licensed from Spotify.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

In truth, America was a latecomer to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

A comparative latecomer to the international stage, the full stature of Brendel's talent only became apparent at the age of 45.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

In the Balkans, Romania, a latecomer, entered the war on the side of the Allies and was quickly overrun by the Germans, who gained control of that country’s valuable oil and grain resources.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman