as in novices
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 freshmen
The Titans are one of the youngest teams in the Big West, with six freshmen and five sophomores.
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Two names to watch who aren’t on this list are freshmen Jay Timmons and Jordan Thomas.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
San Dieguito Academy has the highest number of participants with three classes and 99 out of about 385 freshmen opting in.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Some freshmen this semester will likely say Maduro’s unusual arrest violates international law.
—Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no seniors on the roster, and three freshmen have been making major contributions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Last year, two freshmen led the Prince Tech girls basketball team to a 15-5 regular season.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Bringing seven transfers and two freshmen into the fold – so far – provides Chesney the opportunity to mix and match entering the spring; finding the best possible group to run with for the season opener in Berkeley against Cal.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Miami also has promising upcoming talent in Joshua Moore, Joshisa Trader and Daylyn Upshaw among its receivers along with four incoming freshmen in Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris, Vance Spafford and Tyran Evans.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Brian Robin, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Two names to watch who aren’t on this list are freshmen Jay Timmons and Jordan Thomas.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
San Dieguito Academy has the highest number of participants with three classes and 99 out of about 385 freshmen opting in.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Some freshmen this semester will likely say Maduro’s unusual arrest violates international law.
—Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no seniors on the roster, and three freshmen have been making major contributions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Last year, two freshmen led the Prince Tech girls basketball team to a 15-5 regular season.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Bringing seven transfers and two freshmen into the fold – so far – provides Chesney the opportunity to mix and match entering the spring; finding the best possible group to run with for the season opener in Berkeley against Cal.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Miami also has promising upcoming talent in Joshua Moore, Joshisa Trader and Daylyn Upshaw among its receivers along with four incoming freshmen in Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris, Vance Spafford and Tyran Evans.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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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,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the film’s center are the lovably gruff duo Flic and Minna, played with precision and stiff-upper-lipped hilarity by newcomers Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear respectively.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hathaway and Adenot are both spaceflight rookies headed to orbit for the first time.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many of these returning medalists are favorites to make the podium once again, but plenty of Olympic rookies are in position to do so as well.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By drawing attention to practices at their most fragile moment, the USL is creating space for those interactions — enabling masters to teach and apprentices to learn.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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While most federal agencies face budget cuts and workforce reductions, ICE is expanding—offering new recruits Wall Street-style signing bonuses and student debt forgiveness.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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With the current contact period, during which coaches can visit recruits, ending Saturday and the following period not starting until mid-April, his team was busy booking charter flights and cramming seven days' worth of visits into four or five days.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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