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novice

[nov-is] / ˈnɒv ɪs /


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A political novice, Darline is a blank slate and has been notoriously press-shy since taking office.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

While Mr. Eisenkot isn’t a political novice, neither is he a career politician.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Holy relics employed in the proceedings line one wall, another features a one-way mirror that allows family members and novice exorcists to observe.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

CyberGhost’s global servers make streaming and browsing effortless, even for novice users.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

I no longer cared that I was third out of three novice lace makers.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

WSJ | Buy Side: The Tiny Vinyl Player might just be the ideal gift for record-lovers and novices alike.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

In turn, “You Must Be Here for the Reading” works for both those who are novices to the space as well as those who are more experienced.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

ETFs like these are easy for novices to work with and often have low fees.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

Veteran mountaineers and Everest novices were among those who reached the summit in the last week, and many of them also set new benchmarks with their climbs.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Knowing she had little hope of finding trained code breakers, she intended instead to search for novices with the potential to go far.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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