newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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As the kitten chases its tail and explores the space, the golden retriever remains completely unfazed—until, suddenly, the dog notices the newcomer and springs into action, tail wagging furiously.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
She will be joined by fellow Shrek franchise veterans Mike Myers (Shrek) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey), as well as a newcomer to the cast: Zendaya, who will voice Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 July 2025
This followed the biggest casting of them all, the three young leads, who will be played by newcomers McLaughlin, Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) in the HBO franchise that is set to run for a decade.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
As the kitten chases its tail and explores the space, the golden retriever remains completely unfazed—until, suddenly, the dog notices the newcomer and springs into action, tail wagging furiously.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for newcomer
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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