new person; person with new morals; newlyweds
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
person with new moral qualities; person embodying new values
commendatoryUsed in social and political contexts to praise individuals who represent progress or new trends.
We should report more on new deeds and new people.
She is a model new person of the new era.
noun
newly emerging talent; rising star
neutralOften used in fields like arts, sports, or academia.
This competition has produced many new talents in the sports world.
She is a much-watched newcomer in the music industry.
noun
newcomer; new member; new recruit
neutralRefers to someone who has recently joined an organization, team, or company.
Our department has three new members; everyone needs to help them.
The company has arranged onboarding training for the new recruits.
noun
person who has turned over a new leaf; reformed person
neutralOften used in the context of rehabilitation, such as for former criminals or troubled youth.
Society's responsibility is to help those who have stumbled to become new persons.
After being released from prison, he was determined to be a useful new person to society.
noun
newlyweds; bride and groom; sometimes specifically the bride
neutralCommon in wedding contexts. The word can refer to the couple or, in some dialects/colloquial usage, just the bride.
Please invite the newlyweds to toast the guests.
The bride looks so beautiful today; she is truly a happy new person (bride).
noun
Homo sapiens sapiens; anatomically modern humans (anthropology)
technicalA technical term in anthropology and archaeology, referring to modern humans after the Neanderthal stage.
The Upper Cave Man belongs to the stage of Homo sapiens sapiens.
Anatomically modern humans were more advanced than archaic humans in both physique and culture.