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Recent Examples of collegian
As a collegian, he was named MVP of the 2004 World Junior Hockey Championship, helping the Americans to their first gold medal.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to his skills and physical attributes, Washe was praised widely for his leadership and exemplary conduct as a collegian.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
For years, even after her surprise victory back in 2022 as a collegian, she’s been a vital piece of the U.S. sprint corps, racking up an Olympic win in the 4x100 and two more golds in the 4x100 at previous World Championships.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to his skills and physical attributes, Washe was praised widely for his leadership and exemplary conduct as a collegian.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
For years, even after her surprise victory back in 2022 as a collegian, she’s been a vital piece of the U.S. sprint corps, racking up an Olympic win in the 4x100 and two more golds in the 4x100 at previous World Championships.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegian
Noun
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Community colleges alone enroll roughly 44% of all undergraduates, yet they are rarely featured in mainstream narratives.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The presentation will explore Scripps’ life and demonstrate ways in which undergraduate students at the college use her archives.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How Palestinian students adapted to studying in a genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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About a third of Americans with a postgraduate degree don’t live within an hour’s drive of any of their extended family, compared with 14 percent of those who have a high-school degree or less, according to a 2022 Pew survey.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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His postgraduate fellowship further refined his approach.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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And labor scholar Hamilton Nolan reminds us to breathe, and take the (rare) win.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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This bilingual edition preserves Vilariño’s rhythmic precision and existential intensity, giving readers a rare glimpse into a body of work that continues to resonate far beyond its origins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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That meant that Emms pulled double duty of sorts at the London fest, also appearing in Jonatan Etzler’s black comedy Bad Apples, which stars Saoirse Ronan as a teacher finding her class of 10-year-olds disrupted by one unruly pupil.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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After parents were threatened with firings and evictions, 200 pupils withdrew.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Collegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegian. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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