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Definitions

new person

NOUN
beginner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
learner neophyte newcomer novice
STRONG
abecedarian amateur apprentice catechumen colt fish fledgling greenhorn initiate novitiate probationer recruit starter student tenderfoot trainee tyro
WEAK
buckwheater greenie new kid on the block
Antonyms
STRONG
expert professional teacher
WEAK
old hand veteran
NOUN
novitiate
Synonyms
STRONG
abecedarian amateur apprentice catechumen colt fish fledgling freshman greenhorn initiate learner neophyte newcomer novice probationer recruit starter student tenderfoot trainee tyro
WEAK
buckwheater greenie new kid on the block
Antonyms
STRONG
expert professional teacher
NOUN
recruit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draftee newcomer rookie sailor soldier trainee volunteer
STRONG
GI apprentice beginner convert fledgling greenhorn helper initiate learner neophyte novice novitiate plebe proselyte tenderfoot
WEAK
enlisted person selectee serviceperson
Antonyms
STRONG
expert professional

Example Sentences

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The companies also tie up with affiliate users, who can get money paid into their accounts for each new person they sign up through referral codes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Playing devil’s advocate: He may be responding to a new person in his home who is being kind and helpful.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

Investors saw their daily payouts topped up for each new person they signed up.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But I started having serious feelings for a new person in my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

The elevator doors opened, and Nicole was a new person, totally relaxed.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.