upperclassman

noun

Definition of upperclassmannext
as in freshman

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Recent Examples of upperclassman Firms such as Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Pear VC employ talent scouts—a number of them Stanford upperclassmen—to identify the best of the young best. — Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026 The Broncos’ wide-receiver room is bolstered with upperclassmen transfers such as senior Akeem Wright (De Anza College) and redshirt senior Darren Morris (Southern University), but expect Madsen to form a familial connection with Bates early on. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 Possessing the game intelligence of an upperclassman, the freshman is an important part of the Wranglers' offense. — Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 But Fleck, of course, hopes the QB sticks around the U for his upperclassman years in 2027 and 2028. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upperclassman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upperclassman
  1. freshman
  2. sophomore
  3. junior
  4. underclassman
  5. undergrad
Noun
  • Heintz, a recent graduate of Peters Township High School, was a freshman at PennWest California.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rachal recently transferred to Notre Dame Prep of Sherman Oaks, where incoming freshman guard Zach White played.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • The Ducks are mostly leaning on strong recruiting and homegrown solutions, such as sophomore tackle Fox Crader, to replace three starters.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When The Kite String Pops (1994) and their sophomore album Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996).
    — Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophomore
Noun
  • Then came an ankle injury that sidelined him in 2024, followed by shoulder surgery as a junior that sidelined him in 2025.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Senior linebackers Arturo Zarinana and Brock Rubicz combined for 181 tackles and are joined by three other returning starters, all juniors, in the box.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of junior
Noun
  • This year’s playoff roster for Marist had three seniors and 12 underclassmen — and many received a chance to play a strong schedule and go through the playoff wars.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Next season the Patriots will return nine underclassmen, led by Nungurey in the circle.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Definition of underclassman
Noun
  • Borrowers have access to a six-month grace period after leaving undergrad, automatic payment discount, customizable loan terms, and forbearance and deferment options.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts first met as teens during undergrad at Boston University before the two got engaged in 2022, according to a September 2022 GQ profile.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of undergrad

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