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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
Separately but also part of her plan, Hochul wants to expand mental health training to all high school sophomores statewide.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Their roster of nine features four sophomores and two freshmen.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
McKenzie Milton’s undefeated 2017 UCF squad featured seven future NFL Draft picks in its Peach Bowl win over Auburn; 17 of the 22 starters were redshirt sophomores or older.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Familiar faces lead the Dragons Back when Carroll fell to DeSoto in 2023, both running back Davis Penn and wide receiver Brock Boyd had prominent roles as sophomores.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Villa Park led by 13 points after the first quarter and held the young Lancers (8-1), who started three sophomores and two freshmen, to under 10 points in the first, second and fourth quarters.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Ray, a transfer from Utah, is one of six sophomores.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
The trio of Brown, O’Connor and Lucas — all sophomores like Frederique — have provided quality play this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Their roster of nine features four sophomores and two freshmen.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
McKenzie Milton’s undefeated 2017 UCF squad featured seven future NFL Draft picks in its Peach Bowl win over Auburn; 17 of the 22 starters were redshirt sophomores or older.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Familiar faces lead the Dragons Back when Carroll fell to DeSoto in 2023, both running back Davis Penn and wide receiver Brock Boyd had prominent roles as sophomores.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Villa Park led by 13 points after the first quarter and held the young Lancers (8-1), who started three sophomores and two freshmen, to under 10 points in the first, second and fourth quarters.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Ray, a transfer from Utah, is one of six sophomores.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
The trio of Brown, O’Connor and Lucas — all sophomores like Frederique — have provided quality play this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 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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The Cosme cousins are the lone seniors for Marist, which has 10 juniors on the roster.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The show spans multiple categories, including music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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School officials said the bus was transporting third-grade students back from a school trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City when the incident occurred.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sophomores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomores. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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