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 Coury triplets, freshmen at Burrell High School are already making an impact on their varsity basketball team in their first season.
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Cassidy Wood, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Andrew coach Justin Stirn went with an all-senior lineup as normal starters such as junior forward Ryan Dinnon and freshman forward Titus Payton watched from the bench.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Eboigbodin has been on the JSerra varsity basketball team since his freshman year.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Current high school seniors and UT freshmen and sophomores can apply until March.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cassidy Wood, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Andrew coach Justin Stirn went with an all-senior lineup as normal starters such as junior forward Ryan Dinnon and freshman forward Titus Payton watched from the bench.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Eboigbodin has been on the JSerra varsity basketball team since his freshman year.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Current high school seniors and UT freshmen and sophomores can apply until March.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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From the bleachers of the Abe Stark Arena, our college friends cheered wildly as Phil, who was a novice, performed a few simple spins.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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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,
4 Feb. 2026
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Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger is also likely to be named Defensive Rookie of the Year.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Knueppel held more than his own in last Thursday’s rookie showdown.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Greenblatt said the newcomers have also drawn much of their business from the more skilled bettors — known as sharps — who tend to be less profitable for gambling companies.—
Peyton Forte,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eight candidates, most of them newcomers, are seeking six available seats on the La Jolla Community Planning Association board in its annual election.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The ski area has 15 lifts and runs that range from beginner to advanced.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dawson's steely resolve helps anchor the series, with strong support from Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Ahsoka's reckless former apprentice Sabine and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as General Hera Syndulla.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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The video is being played to a room of nine apprentice footballers aged 16 and 17 at Leyton Orient, the League One side based in east London.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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