postgraduates

Definition of postgraduatesnext
plural of postgraduate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for postgraduates
Noun
  • It was pushed by Associated Students, which represents the school’s 35,442 undergraduates — the largest number of undergrads in the University of California system.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The small school gained a national reputation for preparing Black undergraduates for medical professions and for producing graduates in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics and pharmacy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Leaky roofs, lack of air conditioning, and other building issues have a huge impact on the quality of education for teachers and students.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The Metro Transit Police Department employs an additional 35 community service officers, or students who work part time for Metro Transit while earning their law enforcement degrees, which is the most in department history.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Postgraduates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postgraduates. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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