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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 sophomores
Robinson opted to remain in Fort Worth with fellow sophomores Jace Posey, David Punch and Malick Diallo.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The defense has sophomores Shawn O’Brien and Zion Yeboah, who are former club teammates from Temecula, on the wings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Riverdale Ridge lost its top two quarterbacks to injury in the opening game, and Voorhees was coaching all freshmen and sophomores — many of whom had never played football before.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
If Wagner takes a step forward and both Knox and Richmond progress as sophomores, there’s enough talent here to win the SEC.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Reports to the Education Department showed that, over the past decade, about 90% of them made it through their first year, and 97% of CAMP sophomores returned to campus for their junior year.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The defense has sophomores Shawn O’Brien and Zion Yeboah, who are former club teammates from Temecula, on the wings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Riverdale Ridge lost its top two quarterbacks to injury in the opening game, and Voorhees was coaching all freshmen and sophomores — many of whom had never played football before.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
If Wagner takes a step forward and both Knox and Richmond progress as sophomores, there’s enough talent here to win the SEC.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Reports to the Education Department showed that, over the past decade, about 90% of them made it through their first year, and 97% of CAMP sophomores returned to campus for their junior year.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomores
Noun
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The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Girls soccer Sophomore Caoilainn Knight had two goals and an assist, while juniors Jenna Lehane and Ariana Rocci (two goals apiece) each added a spark as Blue Hills (10-2-2) cruised to a 6-0 shutout of Old Colony in the Mayflower Athletic Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Four students and the Suburban's driver were transported to a local hospital, Murphy said, adding that the bus driver was not injured.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The event was being filmed and numerous students were recording it on their phones.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sophomores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomores. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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