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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With the center unavailable on Pavel Mintyukov’s first-period slashing penalty against Vegas star Mitch Marner, rookie Tim Washe played with both Killorn and Granlund.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings, rookie Travis Bazzana capped a five-run third inning with a two-run double and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Angels 7-2 on Monday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 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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From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Todd Dillender, chief operating officer at Caliber Collision, a chain of auto body repair shops headquartered near Dallas, said his company had been running an apprentice program for years to try and replace their aging workforce.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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