as in freshman
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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 network has been able to increase High Potential’s episode count by a couple of hours from last season’s 13-episode order, which will stretch its sophomore run into midseason.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Aro already had developed that wow factor during his sophomore and junior years for Sandburg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Byrd at combine Redshirt sophomore guard Miles Byrd, listed 6-foot-7, 190 pounds at SDSU, measured at 6-4¾ without shoes and 181.8 pounds at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Pahokee sophomore Jamaria Richardson was second in the 400 dash (55.30), and third in the long jump (5.45m).
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Aro already had developed that wow factor during his sophomore and junior years for Sandburg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Byrd at combine Redshirt sophomore guard Miles Byrd, listed 6-foot-7, 190 pounds at SDSU, measured at 6-4¾ without shoes and 181.8 pounds at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Pahokee sophomore Jamaria Richardson was second in the 400 dash (55.30), and third in the long jump (5.45m).
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomore
Noun
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Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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One of the best freshmen in Southern California, Ayala went 7-3 with a 0.82 ERA in helping the Cougars win 12 of their last 13 games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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But later, in 1997, Allen married Soon-Yi Previn, who is 35 years his junior.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Kaden Choi, Head-Royce baseball: The junior went 4 for 5 and drove in 10 runs in Head-Royce’s 20-1 win over Redwood Christian.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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The cases have included people without lawful status in the country, as well as international students targeted for their pro-Palestinian advocacy.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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“Sophomore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomore. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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