fledgling

noun

ˈflej-liŋ How to pronounce fledgling (audio)
Definition of fledglingnext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills

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Recent Examples of fledgling With the backing of both, Rasmussen was able to secure an NCAA TV contract for his fledgling network. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 In the more familiar galaxy far, far away, their friends Hera Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, Zeb Orrelios and Chopper must face the powerful Grand Admiral Thrawn and his sinister allies, who seek to plunge the fledgling New Republic into war. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Ridinger recalls being just 18 when she was asked to speak publicly on behalf of their fledgling company. — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, previous promises made and the fledgling finances at his estate prevent him from seeing Sybylla as a viable romantic option. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fledgling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
  1. novice
  2. newcomer
  3. beginner
  4. apprentice
  5. freshman
  6. rookie
Noun
  • Professional and novice astronomers alike are getting excited about the partial lunar eclipse.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But for a novice, relying on AI before mastering the fundamentals creates a technical debt that leads to a lack of depth.
    — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • The battle for Charlotte’s wealth Charlotte’s hometown banking giants like Truist and Bank of America, as well as San Francisco’s Wells Fargo, are competing with aggressive out-of-state newcomers to capture clients.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Miami Beach today may be filled with newcomers, cranes and construction, deals and demolitions.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is one of the best telescopes for beginner-to-intermediate stargazers who want to view deep-sky objects and appreciate assistance in manually locating the targets.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So far, the apprentice program is a small but growing portion of that number.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • Davis, who attended Blue Valley North, was named Big 12 freshman of the week nine consecutive times.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The senators cited a fall 2025 UC San Diego faculty work group paper that found about 1 in 12 incoming UCSD freshmen were testing below high school math standards, a share that the report said grew nearly thirtyfold since 2020.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Second-year head coach Aaron Glenn is in desperate need of competence at all positions after a 3-14 rookie campaign.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kyle Louis continues working at safety, as the rookie linebacker continues cross rtaining….
    — Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rookie

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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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