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
Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer — potentially the top two picks in this year’s historically deep NBA draft — are both freshmen.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both continued on from their best performances of the season to become among the six freshmen to be named to Associated Press All-America teams — Wagler the second team, Flemings the third team.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Through his organization, The Coby White Family Foundation, White is offering two $10,000 scholarships — one for a boy and one for a girl — aimed at assisting rising black and brown freshmen during their journey to higher education.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
But the Aztecs do know that Kansas has one of the top freshmen in the country and a tall and physical front line.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hurricanes have not been shy about playing talented freshmen under Cristobal — Fitzgerald and star wide receiver Malachi Toney were crucial parts of UM’s title-game run — so Dunnigan could see the field quickly.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
But this season has looked promising from the very start as the Wildcats were infused with talented freshmen like Koa Peat.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
With both freshmen surging at the right time, their head-to-head battle could ultimately determine which team will move on to Saturday’s Elite Eight – and which rising star leaves the deeper imprint on March.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Here’s part 1 with Larry Blustein’s assessment of UM’s freshmen on offense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both continued on from their best performances of the season to become among the six freshmen to be named to Associated Press All-America teams — Wagler the second team, Flemings the third team.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Through his organization, The Coby White Family Foundation, White is offering two $10,000 scholarships — one for a boy and one for a girl — aimed at assisting rising black and brown freshmen during their journey to higher education.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
But the Aztecs do know that Kansas has one of the top freshmen in the country and a tall and physical front line.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hurricanes have not been shy about playing talented freshmen under Cristobal — Fitzgerald and star wide receiver Malachi Toney were crucial parts of UM’s title-game run — so Dunnigan could see the field quickly.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
But this season has looked promising from the very start as the Wildcats were infused with talented freshmen like Koa Peat.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
With both freshmen surging at the right time, their head-to-head battle could ultimately determine which team will move on to Saturday’s Elite Eight – and which rising star leaves the deeper imprint on March.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Here’s part 1 with Larry Blustein’s assessment of UM’s freshmen on offense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 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,
26 Mar. 2026
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Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The other two Democratic opponents are political newcomers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sieler had 10 tackles for loss, but the rookies combined for only four TFLs — two by Grant and one apiece by Phillips and Biggers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fudd beat out several top men’s basketball recruits to win the camp’s 3-point contest.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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