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
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
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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
The first back-to-back Wooden Award winner since Ralph Sampson in the 1980s, followed by the fourth and fifth freshmen ever to capture an award dating back to 1977?
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 May 2026
And that has forced freshmen into the lineup and into new roles during a critical stretch with the Hurricanes still chasing a berth into the NCAA tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The Huskies are set to bring in two freshmen in wing Colben Landrew and guard Junior County, who both have an opportunity to play meaningful minutes out of the gate.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As for the freshmen, Zykie Helton looks like a key piece at guard.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
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
The first back-to-back Wooden Award winner since Ralph Sampson in the 1980s, followed by the fourth and fifth freshmen ever to capture an award dating back to 1977?
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 May 2026
And that has forced freshmen into the lineup and into new roles during a critical stretch with the Hurricanes still chasing a berth into the NCAA tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The Huskies are set to bring in two freshmen in wing Colben Landrew and guard Junior County, who both have an opportunity to play meaningful minutes out of the gate.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As for the freshmen, Zykie Helton looks like a key piece at guard.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s a huge advantage for these newcomers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on May 12, 2026 in London, England.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 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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Spring games for most if not all teams are over and official visits for recruits won't start until after Memorial Day.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Among those international recruits is Mary Joy Alunday, who came from the Philippines to teach mathematics — a subject, along with science, that Colorado schools have often struggled to staff.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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