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 the Aztecs do know that Kansas has one of the top freshmen in the country and a tall and physical front line.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But Michigan State tied it up on the power play with just over a minute remaining in the period, thanks to a top-shelf wrister from freshman forward Ryker Lee.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Booker became the first-ever freshman to take home the award.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
White’s scholarships are open to rising freshmen at eligible North Carolina institutions of higher learning.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But Michigan State tied it up on the power play with just over a minute remaining in the period, thanks to a top-shelf wrister from freshman forward Ryker Lee.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Booker became the first-ever freshman to take home the award.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
White’s scholarships are open to rising freshmen at eligible North Carolina institutions of higher learning.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even Zoltan considers herself something of a novice.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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This Diamondbacks rookie had a stellar debut.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the rookie catcher has made an impressive splash through the first six games of her career, which includes the Storm’s annual five-game spring break trip to Tennessee.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while Harrell continues his rehab, newcomer Cole Gonzales has been working with the first team, along with returner Grayson Loftis, who started seven games last season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Bummer got out of the inning, and newcomer Osvaldo Bido (1-0) struck out the side in the ninth.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apple GarageBand is a powerful, beginner-friendly free DAW for Mac that makes creating, recording, and learning music easy without sacrificing essential features.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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After spending years developing the Fermilab Holometer, an instrument designed to understand what space and time are made of, Kamai returned to her spiritual roots in Hawaii as an apprentice navigator and crew member of a voyaging canoe.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seeing red Details are still scarce, but Lucas’ idea for his Sequel Trilogy would rediscover Maul as a Crime Boss, based in Coruscant, along with his apprentice, Darth Talon.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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