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
Incoming freshmen for UConn include center Olivia Vukosa, from Croatia, who played at Christ The King in New York, and guard Jovana Popovic from Serbia.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
The Cougars started four juniors, a pair of sophomores and three freshmen, including pitcher Jacob Benavides, the ace of the staff with a 3-5 record.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The foursome join incoming freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Fellow freshmen designated hitter Dylan Dubovik and third baseman Gabriel Milano followed Alonzo with walks to put runners on first and second.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Riley is a strong leader behind the plate and is a key cog atop the lineup while freshmen Eva Karacalidis and Kayla Benner has impressed and Caitlin Baker has had some big performances.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Younger fans may see him as Blair Waldorf’s step-dad, while the freshmen film nerds (c’est moi) first saw the twinkle during that famous dinner with André.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The women’s team looks to have mostly transfers while the men’s team will feature eight freshmen.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
The Cougars started four juniors, a pair of sophomores and three freshmen, including pitcher Jacob Benavides, the ace of the staff with a 3-5 record.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The foursome join incoming freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Fellow freshmen designated hitter Dylan Dubovik and third baseman Gabriel Milano followed Alonzo with walks to put runners on first and second.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Riley is a strong leader behind the plate and is a key cog atop the lineup while freshmen Eva Karacalidis and Kayla Benner has impressed and Caitlin Baker has had some big performances.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Younger fans may see him as Blair Waldorf’s step-dad, while the freshmen film nerds (c’est moi) first saw the twinkle during that famous dinner with André.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The women’s team looks to have mostly transfers while the men’s team will feature eight freshmen.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
Noun
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Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Staff is super attentive and happy to break down the menu to newcomers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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After the game, roughly half of the Inter Miami players, mostly newcomers and younger players, went over toward the North stands, applauded and paid tribute to La Familia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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However, Origin may be overkill for beginners or anyone looking for a basic budgeting app with a minimal interface.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Replit has broad reach across beginners, educators and enterprises alike.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Last week, the mailbag named Hall, cornerback DeVonta Smith and offensive lineman Isaia Glass as the three undrafted rookies with the best shots at the 53-man roster.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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There’s a collection of experienced players who will be paired with NFL veterans likely getting their last legitimate chance to become NFL starters, if not contributors, and rookies looking to make a name for themselves.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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And the Iran war has given the military’s ranks a burst of new recruits.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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All are part of the official visit experience, which often leads to a wave of summer commitments as recruits look to make their college decisions before their final seasons of high school football.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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