PREPPIES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

preppies

noun

plural of preppy

as in schoolboys

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nonstudents

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Noun

Musical selections will bee provided by students from Havre de Grace High School.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026
If the data are screened for students from low-income families, most of the performance gap disappears.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of students

Noun

Our readers have been shopping deals on everything from a $160-off Dyson Airwrap and a Costco membership freebie to Patagonia gear, Bath & Body Works candles and a surprisingly affordable Dooney & Bourke bag (seriously, under $100 is crazy).

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Marry Me Chicken Soup Cream cheese is the secret to success in this silky smooth soup that’s consistently at the top of the charts among BHG readers.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of readers

Noun

SoFi offers a variety of private student loans and refinancing options for undergraduates, graduate students, and parents.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Reaction from students and educators National surveys have found a rising share of undergraduates report emotional stress and mental health struggles severe enough that many have considered dropping out.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergraduates

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