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
The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Few freshmen in the country are playing in all situations like Josephson.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
That included freshmen Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons, who, needless to say, did not look like freshmen.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The two women lived together on Capitol Hill while serving as freshmen members of Congress after winning their respective elections in 2018, according to CNN.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Amid the woes of Badger football, here are six promising true freshmen players to watch, including Cairo Skanes.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Few freshmen in the country are playing in all situations like Josephson.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
That included freshmen Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons, who, needless to say, did not look like freshmen.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The two women lived together on Capitol Hill while serving as freshmen members of Congress after winning their respective elections in 2018, according to CNN.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Amid the woes of Badger football, here are six promising true freshmen players to watch, including Cairo Skanes.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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 the basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Lone Star State experienced a boom in demand during the pandemic, when the rise of remote work allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to the state, seeking affordable housing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cozyverse was written with omegaverse beginners in mind, giving readers an easy entry point to our favorite genre, while also crafting stories that would be fresh and exciting to long-time omegaverse fans.—
Emilia Emerson,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, McDaniel has to take some responsibility for this roster’s poor construction, and most importantly, slow talent development, which didn’t just start in 2025 with the struggles of this year’s rookies.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even with 14 rookies on this year’s team, many of whom are playing significant roles?—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Transportation, under multiple administrations, has attempted to address the shortage but has struggled to attract sufficient numbers of recruits to the air traffic control organization.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Courteney’s first order of business is picking up other recruits, none of whom are much more fleshed out than Madonna.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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