1
as in student
one who attends a school
generally there are 20 pupils in each class
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pupil
To compare, the ratios for Del Mar, Encinitas and Solana Beach are $74/pupil, $69/pupil and $100/pupil, respectively.
—
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Her students include English language learners and special education pupils.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Silverblatt is more a monk than a leader, a Walserian pupil overwhelmed by his own capacity for wonder.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pupil
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Her students include English language learners and special education pupils.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Silverblatt is more a monk than a leader, a Walserian pupil overwhelmed by his own capacity for wonder.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pupil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupil
Noun
-
People avoided workplaces and students missed school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
-
School staff play a vital role in guiding and supporting students, and this loss is deeply felt by both colleagues and students alike.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Leftism thus constitutes an ongoing search for new causes to fight on behalf of, in a way that mobilizes adherents and creates solidarity among them.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Both romantic trends have adherents who spin their retreat from status quo romance as a kind of liberation from modern expectations, and who position their marital arrangement as the logical extension of a deeper political project.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
His words evoke the image of an animal slithering on the ground before growing—an allusion that was likely intended as a gardening pun about reptiles, argues classics scholar Rebecca Armstrong.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
-
In fact, scientists and scholars say that development of the carbon-free electricity offshore wind turbines produce is essential to addressing climate change.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Last Supper with his disciples.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
And what struck me as really interesting is just how many members were part of these groups and how many of these groups there are, specifically on Reddit, some of which have upwards of a million followers.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Late last week, Lindsey Buckingham dropped a very tantalizing tidbit while speaking to his Instagram followers about his future plans.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pupil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupil. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
