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
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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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There’s also category newcomer Kevin Hart, whose Funny AF crowned its inaugural winner this week.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 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 11 May. 2026.
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