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
The 6-8 floor general from Russia averaged 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists as a freshman, shooting 41.2% from the field and 27.3% from 3-point range.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Think about how narrow that line is for Collin Sexton, who had a more impressive freshman season at Alabama than Fears did at Oklahoma.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
The freshman outfielder also paced the team with 18 steals.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Announced during the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament in early April, that ban made headlines regarding then-Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, a native of South Sudan.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Think about how narrow that line is for Collin Sexton, who had a more impressive freshman season at Alabama than Fears did at Oklahoma.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
The freshman outfielder also paced the team with 18 steals.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Announced during the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament in early April, that ban made headlines regarding then-Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, a native of South Sudan.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
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With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Doubs finished his rookie season with 42 receptions, which was fourth on the team.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Small raised beds or large containers make excellent garden sites for beginners.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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