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
Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.
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Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 June 2026
UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Dunlavy is part of another wave of talented freshmen for the Sequoits.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Maspat, junior You Seong Choi, sophomore Cooper Humphreys and freshmen Piron and Reed Arnaldo (La Costa Canyon High) — reflected both the program’s present and its future.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Gabriel Milano then gave Miami a 4-2 lead with a two-run single that scored fellow freshmen Alonzo Alvarez (single) and Dylan Dubovik (reached on Troy throwing error).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 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
Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 June 2026
UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Dunlavy is part of another wave of talented freshmen for the Sequoits.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Maspat, junior You Seong Choi, sophomore Cooper Humphreys and freshmen Piron and Reed Arnaldo (La Costa Canyon High) — reflected both the program’s present and its future.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Gabriel Milano then gave Miami a 4-2 lead with a two-run single that scored fellow freshmen Alonzo Alvarez (single) and Dylan Dubovik (reached on Troy throwing error).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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He is joined by newcomers Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and returning franchise stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Noun
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The sprawling facility cycles through tens of thousands of recruits every year.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City that left a person concussed, among other injuries, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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