preppies

Definition of preppiesnext
plural of preppy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preppies
Noun
  • With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.
    Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
  • School officials said the bus was transporting third-grade students back from a school trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City when the incident occurred.
    Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.
    Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Oceania is a consistent favorite of T+L readers, appearing on the World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and ranking among the top midsize-ship ocean cruise lines in 2025.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Community colleges alone enroll roughly 44% of all undergraduates, yet they are rarely featured in mainstream narratives.
    Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Scholarships for Aspiring Designers are also going to be distributed to undergraduates and graduate students and will vary between $25,000 and $75,000.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Preppies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preppies. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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