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
He and redshirt freshman Steele Pizzella are listed on the depth chart.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Harvey actually also played with Bo Nix at Auburn as a true freshman in 2021, before transferring to Georgia Tech.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Forward Tynan Lawrence Lawrence, 6-0 and 185 pounds, played 18 games as a freshman at Boston University last season, logging just seven points (two goals, five assists).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
In a statement sent to the school community, per KNSD, White said Coronel was a freshman at the San Diego school.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Harvey actually also played with Bo Nix at Auburn as a true freshman in 2021, before transferring to Georgia Tech.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Forward Tynan Lawrence Lawrence, 6-0 and 185 pounds, played 18 games as a freshman at Boston University last season, logging just seven points (two goals, five assists).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
In a statement sent to the school community, per KNSD, White said Coronel was a freshman at the San Diego school.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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Real Madrid are at war with each other and are being coached by a novice.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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During the ceremony, Gabi also took part in purification rituals traditionally reserved for novice monks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cincinnati rookie Frank Robinson hit the first home run of his 586 lifetime homers in a 9-1 win over Chicago.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The friendships were fleeting, necessarily occasional, as there were always church newcomers and samplers and people moving away.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Where to Eat Dallas has been enjoying a booming restaurant scene of late, with elite newcomers arriving at borderline ridiculous speed.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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How to observe nebulas There are many types of nebulas, and most disappoint the beginner.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for and turns to the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice for help.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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