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newcomer

[noo-kuhm-er, nyoo-] / ˈnuˌkʌm ər, ˈnju- /


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The newcomer was KD1, a 4½-year-old eagle who has since become a repeat visitor to the aerie that’s livestreamed around the clock, earning its inhabitants worldwide internet fame.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

CXMT, as a relative newcomer, "remains in a follower position regarding leading-edge technologies", James Zhao, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Another newcomer that has lost its shine with investors is Fervo Energy, which is adapting fracking techniques to provide geothermal energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Reddit threads tout the film as a modern classic, measured against the standard “The Exorcist” set, and more formal writing draws worthy comparisons between Linda Blair’s unforgettable performance and newcomer Inde Navarrette’s work in “Obsession.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

I mingled with the boys, hoping to pass unnoticed, but knowing that sooner or later I would be spotted for a newcomer.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

John Stewart’s legend fared better in the animated “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited” series, which established him as a favorite among newcomers to the franchise.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Her grandmother, the first woman his grandfather married, presided as matriarch over a farm where the wives lived together, and often helped choose the newcomers herself.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Dynamism occurs when newcomers can innovate before lawyers—or regulators—arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Yes, some newcomers might drop by who weren’t aware of practices, but for the most part, Monday is about continuing preparation for a season that begins Aug. 20-22.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Even in 1350 they were still an unimportant part of the political scene in the central Andes, and newcomers at that.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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