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
Some true freshmen getting quality reps and making the most of them.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Both Duncan and Irvin, two top targets for the passes of Greek, are freshmen.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
But weeks later, as Biden was being sworn into office, Cawthorn would be one of 17 freshmen who wrote to Biden congratulating him on his election and asking for bipartisanship.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The internet was brand new in 1990, when Xavier Becerra, Barbara Lee and 10 other bright-eyed young lawmakers were sworn in as freshmen to the California Assembly.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Underwood joined Rick Leach (1975), Chad Henne (2004) and Tate Forcier (2009) as freshmen to start at quarterback for the Wolverines.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
For the class of 2029–that is, this year’s freshmen–Princeton is covering all costs of attendance, including tuition, food and housing, for most families earning up to $150,000.
—Francesca Walton, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The juniors moved down a row, then the sophomores and then the freshmen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Seasoned players leaving rosters opens up spots for incoming freshmen players.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Both Duncan and Irvin, two top targets for the passes of Greek, are freshmen.
—Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
But weeks later, as Biden was being sworn into office, Cawthorn would be one of 17 freshmen who wrote to Biden congratulating him on his election and asking for bipartisanship.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The internet was brand new in 1990, when Xavier Becerra, Barbara Lee and 10 other bright-eyed young lawmakers were sworn in as freshmen to the California Assembly.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Underwood joined Rick Leach (1975), Chad Henne (2004) and Tate Forcier (2009) as freshmen to start at quarterback for the Wolverines.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
For the class of 2029–that is, this year’s freshmen–Princeton is covering all costs of attendance, including tuition, food and housing, for most families earning up to $150,000.
—Francesca Walton, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The juniors moved down a row, then the sophomores and then the freshmen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Seasoned players leaving rosters opens up spots for incoming freshmen players.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or London City Lionesses, the WSL newcomers and disruptors in chief with the signings of Danielle van de Donk, Nikita Parris, Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy, to name just four of their acquisitions?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admire the sparkling water and salt marshes on courses designed by top architects for everyone from beginners to avid enthusiasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In their stead, Royals rookies Noah Cameron and Ryan Bergert have stepped up.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rookies had big nights at the plate, helping the Sox to an 11-8 victory in front of 13,188 at Target Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Across the city, Guerin teaches young people, apprentices aspiring farmers and trains adults in the field of sustainable agriculture.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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William Alexander’s adult SF debut grew out of a short story featured in The Sunday Morning Transport, about planetary courier Tova Lir and Agatha Panza von Sparkles, one of her baby bot apprentices—functionally, her foster children.—
Natalie Zutter
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The course accepts recruits whose body fat is up to 8% higher or whose scores on the Army's aptitude test are as much as seven points lower than the requirement to become a soldier.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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