Thesaurus results for CLASSMATE

classmate

noun

as in colleague

a member of the same class in a school, college, or university She was widely regarded as the most likely to succeed among her classmates.

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Recent Examples of classmate His classmate Jules Ragot designed the Starry Night tribute for the two legs against Chelsea, with the moon replaced by the Champions League ball. —

Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026 The girls had called a male classmate on Kaitlyn’s watch, but another girl had done all the talking. —

Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The 1984 graduate of Lyons Township High School died in 2021 and was honored during the 75th annual pet Parade by a float with high classmates. —

Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 When returning to school, many adults bring a unique perspective that their younger classmates cannot provide. —

Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for classmate

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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.

— Ryan Brennan April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Clooney’s other famous friends and colleagues, including Matt Damon and Richard Kind, sent video messages to celebrate the actor’s career longevity.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026