as in freshmen
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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
Arquila will spearhead an always-potent running game, which could include versatile senior Jack Bucar, junior Gavin Stone and sophomores Logan Lennon and Kelen Wilson.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The juniors moved down a row, then the sophomores and then the freshmen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
This week, the top 25 sophomores and the top 10 freshman.
—Jacob Shames, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
In the last academic year, about 275 first-years and sophomores at the Hartford campus took up the option.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
But the junior class is strong and a number of sophomores will contribute in 2025.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
My prom clients are usually between 16 and 18 years old, from sophomores to seniors.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
Servite also has one of Southern California’s better offensive lines that includes sophomores Keiden Lokeni and Elisha Mueller.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Certain companies tailor their internships to be age-specific and only allow freshmen and sophomores to enter into their programs.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The juniors moved down a row, then the sophomores and then the freshmen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
This week, the top 25 sophomores and the top 10 freshman.
—Jacob Shames, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
In the last academic year, about 275 first-years and sophomores at the Hartford campus took up the option.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
But the junior class is strong and a number of sophomores will contribute in 2025.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
My prom clients are usually between 16 and 18 years old, from sophomores to seniors.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
Servite also has one of Southern California’s better offensive lines that includes sophomores Keiden Lokeni and Elisha Mueller.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Certain companies tailor their internships to be age-specific and only allow freshmen and sophomores to enter into their programs.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomores
Noun
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Some true freshmen getting quality reps and making the most of them.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both Duncan and Irvin, two top targets for the passes of Greek, are freshmen.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every year, in partnership with CareerWise Colorado, Pinnacol recruits high school juniors and seniors into a three-year apprenticeship program designed to progressively build skills and experience in any of nine business and technology pathways.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Freshman Sophie Hinds floored seven kills, while juniors Chelsea Wagner and Taylor Donohoe had nine kills each as Oliver Ames (2-0) bested Mansfield 3-0 in Hockomock League action.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But for students who have spent years—and significant financial sums—on their education, struggling to land one's first job may feel like a betrayal.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sophomores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomores. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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