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 Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
Auburn also landed two of the top three junior-college transfers and two top-100 freshmen, an impressive reload following the best season in school history.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This group includes both new freshmen and transfer students.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
International undergraduate enrollment stayed the same, with a slight increase in international freshmen, Miner said.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
At King Philip, head coach Kaitlyn Wilder saw junior trio Ella Morgan, Tayla McDuff and Calleigh Brady make an impact as freshmen.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The two met while freshmen at Sam Houston High School and began dating a few years after high school.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Affleck tackled the role of angry soon-to-be super-senior Fred O'Bannion, who took pleasure in paddling freshmen during Lee High School's annual hazing ritual.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
Auburn also landed two of the top three junior-college transfers and two top-100 freshmen, an impressive reload following the best season in school history.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This group includes both new freshmen and transfer students.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
International undergraduate enrollment stayed the same, with a slight increase in international freshmen, Miner said.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
At King Philip, head coach Kaitlyn Wilder saw junior trio Ella Morgan, Tayla McDuff and Calleigh Brady make an impact as freshmen.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The two met while freshmen at Sam Houston High School and began dating a few years after high school.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Affleck tackled the role of angry soon-to-be super-senior Fred O'Bannion, who took pleasure in paddling freshmen during Lee High School's annual hazing ritual.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
Noun
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That’s because using a whetsone can be tricky for novices.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 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,
18 Sep. 2025
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For all these internet-savvy newcomers, though, making it to SNL is just the first part of the battle.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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No word yet on roles to be played by the newcomers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins believe that playing with rookies has impacted him negatively.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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These new pressures add to existing ones, such as building state-of-the-art facilities and hiring expensive coaches in hopes of landing recruits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Set entirely in 1958 Stockholm, The New Force follows a small group of women who graduate as Sweden’s pioneering police recruits, most notably Carin (Josefin Asplund), Siv (Agnes Rase), and Ingrid (Malin Persson).—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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