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a person in the second year of high school or college
She's a sophomore in high school.
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Recent Examples of sophomore
The 19-year-old Italian sophomore Kimi Antonelli now leads his Mercedes teammate George Russell by 43 points in the championship after four straight wins in a row.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Three freshmen and four sophomores are in the starting 10.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Kendall, who has been a key pitcher/infielder on varsity since his sophomore season, was pitching last summer when something felt wrong.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Newbills attended a game during Claiborne’s sophomore season against Virginia Tech, and Lightning struck.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Three freshmen and four sophomores are in the starting 10.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Kendall, who has been a key pitcher/infielder on varsity since his sophomore season, was pitching last summer when something felt wrong.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Newbills attended a game during Claiborne’s sophomore season against Virginia Tech, and Lightning struck.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomore
Noun
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Probably the beginning of his freshman year, hated him.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Chung, 14, a soon-to-be freshman at Lambert High School, birdied the final three holes at Athens Country Club to shoot 5-under 67 to finish 6-under 210.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Makeda Walker-Deen, a junior at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, said the program has supported her in several ways through high school.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Crean Lutheran recently received guard Earl Bryson who transferred from JSerra where Bryson was All-County second team as a junior this past season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Discussion will include the cellphone ban bill, fentanyl abuse, active shooter drills and student walkout policies.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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