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
Junior Breya Cunningham was UT's starting center, but Lovisa Asbrink Hose is coming off a redshirt season and both Brihanna Crittendon and Joyce Isime Etute will be incoming freshmen.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Botma, an Oakland recruit, has seen that in action as Powell helps set the tone for a team with eight freshmen.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
To do that, UCF added six new linemen in the offseason, including transfers Henry Tabansi, Tyler Gibson, Brady Wayburn, Cooper Terpstra and true freshmen Kasiyah Charlton and Amahn Williams.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller are impressive freshmen from a receiving standpoint, and Jackson Carver’s return from last April’s serious knee injury gives UM another big and skilled in-line blocker.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Okorie was eighth in the country in scoring and third among all freshmen.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophomore boys and freshmen and sophomore girls will start the day participating in an on-and off-ice fitness and skills combine, followed by a college/junior hockey fair for participating players.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
That leaves sophomore Taj DeGourville, freshmen Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons as the only rotation pieces still on the roster along with redshirt junior guard Latrell Davis and 7-foot-1 redshirt freshman Thokbor Majak.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Botma, an Oakland recruit, has seen that in action as Powell helps set the tone for a team with eight freshmen.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
To do that, UCF added six new linemen in the offseason, including transfers Henry Tabansi, Tyler Gibson, Brady Wayburn, Cooper Terpstra and true freshmen Kasiyah Charlton and Amahn Williams.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller are impressive freshmen from a receiving standpoint, and Jackson Carver’s return from last April’s serious knee injury gives UM another big and skilled in-line blocker.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Okorie was eighth in the country in scoring and third among all freshmen.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophomore boys and freshmen and sophomore girls will start the day participating in an on-and off-ice fitness and skills combine, followed by a college/junior hockey fair for participating players.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
That leaves sophomore Taj DeGourville, freshmen Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons as the only rotation pieces still on the roster along with redshirt junior guard Latrell Davis and 7-foot-1 redshirt freshman Thokbor Majak.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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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,
26 Mar. 2026
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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, say an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This advanced beginners class is for players with some knowledge of the game who are working on hitting the ball consistently.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Especially with three rookies as significant contributors.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crawford should be a strong candidate for MVP, while Jutting has been one of the league’s best rookies.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani also touted his work with the Department of Correction and committed to providing additional resources while delivering remarks to graduating recruits.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His recruits include an opera singer and a zoo director.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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