newcomer Definition
new·comer (no̵̅o̅′kum′ər, nyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun
a recent arrival
newcomer Synonyms
newcomer
n.
newcomer Usage Examples
Converse of object
- greet: Two fruit machines and a smattering of local youth ensured there was not a lot of fustiness to greet the newcomer.
- welcome: We are pleased to welcome two newcomers to our group who will be making their debuts with us.
- introduce: Judy introduces the newcomers to the other women in the rec room.
- accommodate: Dilemmas explain changes of belief because when people accept something as true, they have to extend their existing beliefs to accommodate the newcomer.
- invite: We therefore invite members to invite newcomers to attend one of our meetings, free of charge.
- encourage: It was a real joy to see probably the world's most accomplished box player encouraging a newcomer to the world of folk!
Converse of subject
join: In most cases, an Internet support group for people suffering from a certain disease or condition is suddenly joined by a newcomer.
Adjective modifier
- relative: Set against their roles Jill's was modest: a relative newcomer to the program reading appeals compiled by others.
- promising: Among many well-known local poets, there were a couple of promising newcomers.
- talented: This is a good insight into small budget filmmaking from a talented newcomer.
- comparative: For comparative newcomers the following handful of suggestions may be interesting places from which to commence a web search.
- enthusiastic: We always welcome energetic and enthusiastic newcomers with lots to offer!
- fellow: Team Bath got their first DML victory with a 3-0 win over fellow newcomers Yate Town.
Preposition: on
scene: Surprising newcomer on the scene is Primark there's a great version for £ 12 which has been flying out of the stores!
Noun used with modifier
- championship: Championship newcomers Southend United have signed Michael Ricketts from Leeds on a free transfer.
- league: The league newcomers are by no means strangers to the Coventry crowd.
- comedy: The series was nominated for best comedy newcomer at the 2004 British Comedy Awards and was re-commissioned by the BBC.
- industry: Yet another initiative is franchising, which involves copious training and on-going support, aimed at industry newcomers.
Preposition: of
year: Kiran and Meena Patel won Asian Trader newcomer of the year.
Modifies a noun
nominee: Experienced gag merchant John Moloney and this year's Perrier best newcomer nominee Andy Zaltzman complete the bill.
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