learner

noun

Definition of learnernext
as in novice

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Recent Examples of learner Riders 15-years-old and older can operate micromobility devices with a valid ID or learner’s permit. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The old compact between institution and learner, affordable education in exchange for stability and opportunity, has collapsed, yet the institution continues to promise it. — Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The loving mom, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Tarek and son Hudson, 6, with Ant Anstead, shared a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Taylor recently got her learner’s permit. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Lifelong learner Bennett, who continued painting throughout his life, is shown here in 1963 working on a landscape piece at home in Englewood. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 Le said Pannakara was a quick learner, completing several projects on their campus including landscaping, a new kitchen, homes for the monastics and a memorial hall for deceased members. — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026 First, expect to be an active learner versus a passive tourist. — Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 The adult learner market will not come to campus on higher education’s terms. — Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 2 July 2026 Keepers described him as confident, curious and a fast learner. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for learner
  1. novice
  2. kid
  3. beginner
  4. newcomer
  5. rookie
  6. freshman
  7. greenhorn
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
  • Davis, his wife and kids painted the picture of a family that had deep, meaningful connections to the heartbeat of this burgeoning southern metropolis in NASCAR country that, like so many cities, places its sports stars on a pedestal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • My kids loved Sakura, which takes a similarly hopscotching approach to Asia, mixing together Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian on its menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Flecks of mica and pyrite and who knows what, but only fools and greenhorns mistake it for gold.
    — John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • The indestructible Gill, still strolling the fairways of the magazine, was more than welcoming to a greenhorn.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Definition of greenhorn

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

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