Definitions

latecomer

[leyt-kuhm-er] / ˈleɪtˌkʌm ər /

NOUN

newcomer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginner immigrant neophyte novice rookie

STRONG

alien arrival colt greenhorn maverick novitiate settler tenderfoot

WEAK

Johnny-come-lately blow-in foreigner incomer late arrival new kid on the block outsider stranger

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expert local national native professional

WEAK

old hack

Example Sentences

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Apple would be a latecomer to the world of foldable phones — with Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noting that Samsung and Huawei both released foldable smartphones in 2019.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a latecomer to the race who was an early backer of Trump in 2024, earned 13.5% of the vote and will not advance to the run-off.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

In truth, America was a latecomer to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

A comparative latecomer to the international stage, the full stature of Brendel's talent only became apparent at the age of 45.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

Was I going to be the only latecomer today?

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

latecomer

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