first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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The network has canceled the first-year series, which comes from in-house studio Universal Television and creators Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs (Good Girls).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Their conclusion is sobering: only about 12% of credentials make a measurable difference in a learner’s first-year income.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The Royals were rebuilding with first-year manager Matt Quatraro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
After that season, Wolf transferred to Michigan to play for first-year Wolverines coach Dusty May.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Their conclusion is sobering: only about 12% of credentials make a measurable difference in a learner’s first-year income.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The Royals were rebuilding with first-year manager Matt Quatraro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
After that season, Wolf transferred to Michigan to play for first-year Wolverines coach Dusty May.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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