babes

noun

Definition of babesnext
plural of babe
1
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned

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2
as in children
a recently born person a babe in arms, too young even to crawl

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3
as in beauties
slang a lovely woman a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"

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4
as in dolls
slang a physically attractive person an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
  1. novices
  2. children
  3. beauties
  4. dolls
  5. beginners
  6. goddesses
  7. newcomers
  8. freshmen
Noun
  • In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Gregory was one of seven children in the family.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Even those who want children and become pregnant face the risks of miscarriages without medical intervention.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of children
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  • From annuals and perennials carpeting the ground with blooms to spectacular flowering shrubs, these winter beauties will warm your heart on a winter day.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauties
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  • The four artists showcased a collaborative mural, paintings on canvas, sketches on paper and a pyramid of dolls, masks, ceramic figures and books.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, that night the daughter's cousins snuck into her room while everyone was sleeping and stole her new dolls.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of dolls
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  • Many yoga and Pilates studios offer a free first class for beginners.
    Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
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  • Homer’s epic poem dates back to the 8th century BC and tells of gods, goddesses and monsters — the type of material foreign to Nolan’s work so far.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Clearly proud of his creative parents, Arjun offers a tour of Patel’s office, which is filled with wooden dolls, Hindu gods and goddesses, illustrations and his and his brother’s artworks.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of goddesses
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  • Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
  • O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of newcomers
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  • Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of freshmen
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