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
In addition to not going forward with The Tillbrooks, CBS canceled freshman DMV, and its veteran sitcom The Neighborhood also is ending.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Genthner, one of three freshmen on the team along with Mary Mulvihill and Harper Stokes, is another.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jana El Alfy started 27 games as a redshirt freshman in 2024-25, but the 6-foot-5 center played a much smaller role this season averaging fewer than 12 minutes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
With one out and the bases loaded, Mustangs freshman Andrew Churney hit a dribbler towards third on a check swing.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Genthner, one of three freshmen on the team along with Mary Mulvihill and Harper Stokes, is another.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jana El Alfy started 27 games as a redshirt freshman in 2024-25, but the 6-foot-5 center played a much smaller role this season averaging fewer than 12 minutes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
With one out and the bases loaded, Mustangs freshman Andrew Churney hit a dribbler towards third on a check swing.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our list is filled with PGA Tour stalwarts, LIV Golf superstars and enough up-and-comers to make the novice fan think twice before automatically presuming this title will end up with one of the usual suspects.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Then about an hour prior to tipoff, he was deemed out, leaving the backup point guard duties mostly to rookie Sion James.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kings 7-foot-1 rookie Maxime Raynaud had 17 points and eight rebounds playing on his 23rd birthday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The event has grown into a staple of Atlanta's cultural calendar — a space where longtime residents and newcomers alike can celebrate what makes the city unique.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cupich said the church in Chicago has seen a considerable increase in newcomers, especially young people.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Monstera is an easy plant to care for and is great for beginners.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The character has long been replaced as Sidious' apprentice, and is now a fugitive from the Empire.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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