as in graduate
of or relating to studies done after earning a bachelor's degree or other degree
After college, she spent her first postgraduate year studying abroad.
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Recent Examples of postgraduate
Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
She was quoted in her capacity as the academic lead for the postgraduate programmes discussed.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Walter Loeb, Forbes, 16 June 2022
The University of California and 48,000 people who work as teachers and researchers while earning postgraduate degrees came to a tentative labor agreement Friday, both sides announced.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
An honor roll student throughout high school, Gretz is set to attend Phillips Exeter Academy for a postgraduate year.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
She was quoted in her capacity as the academic lead for the postgraduate programmes discussed.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Academia is important for a few reasons; this community generates studies that influence company actions or consumer choices and also often awakens young people to be creative in their postgraduate years.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 16 June 2022
The University of California and 48,000 people who work as teachers and researchers while earning postgraduate degrees came to a tentative labor agreement Friday, both sides announced.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postgraduate
Adjective
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Universities will feel a need to shift more support toward graduate students and away from undergrads.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Over the course of their studies, graduate students can borrow a maximum of $100,000 in federal loans and professional students can borrow up to $200,000.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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International students make up 18% of undergraduates at U. of C., and 32% of the total student body, according to the bond documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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By current standards, parents of dependent undergraduates can also borrow up to the full cost of attendance each year.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Cowan’s interest in juggling isn’t purely academic.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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But Nicole DeWitt, the district’s deputy superintendent, said around $13 million for educator support professional development, multilingual education, academic enrichment and before- and after-school programs could be impacted.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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India Today reported that the plane reportedly crashed into the front side of the three-story school building, leaving several students trapped.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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These leading experts help communicate how best to support students across the country.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
21 July 2025
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“Postgraduate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postgraduate. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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