sophomore

noun

Definition of sophomorenext
as in freshman
US 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 Simms, a sophomore, emerged down the stretch last year and has taken most of the first team reps at nickel. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Only eight movies have ever surpassed $100 million in their sophomore outings. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 Ashley Christopher, an attorney and Howard alumna whose son is a sophomore there, thinks Howard shoulders some blame. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 While Brantley appears to be in the lead to start beside Phelps, fifth-year Jake Ripp and sophomore Syncere Brackett-Lambey are also in the mix. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sophomore
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  1. freshman
  2. junior
  3. student
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  • Parson’s son Tucker passed for 2,698 yards and 34 touchdowns as a Rockmart freshman last season.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This innovative approach aims to ease the transition to college life, allowing freshmen to explore diverse subjects without the pressure of grades impacting their GPA or external transcripts.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • The 4-star junior had seven touchdowns receiving and seven interceptions for the Class A Division I runner-up last season.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pleasant, a rising junior who was limited during spring camp with a shoulder injury, should get the first crack at guarding opposing top receivers.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of junior
Noun
  • Five students between 12 and 13 years old were killed in what officials called the worst school shooting in decades.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Banking and investing clubs happen, transforming the student experience.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of student

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