as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
our senator is just a freshman in Congress
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Recent Examples of freshman
But behind him are rising sophomore Luka Gilbert, redshirt junior Jackson Carver and freshmen Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Gamecocks look dramatically different from 2025 after graduating three starters and losing star forward Chloe Kitts to an ACL tear, also bringing in two transfers plus three freshmen this season.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.
—Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
As a freshman, as the Huskies roared to their first title under Hurley, Adama Sanogo and Tristan Newton carried the load.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Gamecocks look dramatically different from 2025 after graduating three starters and losing star forward Chloe Kitts to an ACL tear, also bringing in two transfers plus three freshmen this season.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.
—Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
As a freshman, as the Huskies roared to their first title under Hurley, Adama Sanogo and Tristan Newton carried the load.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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After years of working in his garden, the former novice has figured out what grows well in his yard’s different spots.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then about an hour prior to tipoff, he was deemed out, leaving the backup point guard duties mostly to rookie Sion James.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kings 7-foot-1 rookie Maxime Raynaud had 17 points and eight rebounds playing on his 23rd birthday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The event has grown into a staple of Atlanta's cultural calendar — a space where longtime residents and newcomers alike can celebrate what makes the city unique.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cupich said the church in Chicago has seen a considerable increase in newcomers, especially young people.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Monstera is an easy plant to care for and is great for beginners.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The character has long been replaced as Sidious' apprentice, and is now a fugitive from the Empire.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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