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
Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Three freshmen and four sophomores are in the starting 10.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The two freshmen are expected to be immediate rotation players for KU coach Bill Self during the 2026-27 college season.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Terrazas was poised for a big year, but more than half of the varsity team was filled by freshmen.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
This phenomenon wasn't limited to Gators freshmen either, obviously, as legendary running backs like Marcus Lattimore, Darren McFadden and Leonard Fournette all put up monster numbers against late-November cupcakes in their freshman seasons.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Those trends could make college sports seem more like minor league sports, with aging athletes perpetually enrolled as grad students; by not leaving, the older athletes take up spots for freshmen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Three freshmen and four sophomores are in the starting 10.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The two freshmen are expected to be immediate rotation players for KU coach Bill Self during the 2026-27 college season.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Terrazas was poised for a big year, but more than half of the varsity team was filled by freshmen.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
This phenomenon wasn't limited to Gators freshmen either, obviously, as legendary running backs like Marcus Lattimore, Darren McFadden and Leonard Fournette all put up monster numbers against late-November cupcakes in their freshman seasons.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Those trends could make college sports seem more like minor league sports, with aging athletes perpetually enrolled as grad students; by not leaving, the older athletes take up spots for freshmen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Also, introducing newcomers to Vietnamese music, culture, and pride.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Everyone likes to make money, rookies and elderly owners alike, and the way to make money is to play.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This Dolphins team features 25 rookies and 49 players with less than three years of NFL experience, many of whom were signed on one-year deals that pay the NFL minimum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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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
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In a sport where top recruits can choose between schools in Alaska, Arizona, New England and places in between, very little unites the college hockey world.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Georgia is set to host only nine official visitors over the next month who are ranked among the nation’s Top 100 recruits.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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