Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upperclassmen
Noun
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The unit welcomes a four-man freshmen class that includes five-star defensive end Rodney Dunham.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026 -
And most years, he’d be considered one of the best one or two, three freshmen in our league.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The oldest among them are sophomores Doc and Murder In a Small Town, which both are expected to return next season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, Addison Seibert and the Bulldogs, who start three sophomores and two juniors under first-year coach Brad Stangel, won their first sectional title since 2022.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Texas juniors Breya Cunninham and Madison Booker have both scored eight points while combining to make seven of their eight shots.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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When the film opens, Minnie and Callie are wrapping their final day as high school juniors in the early summer of 2002 (cue the Michelle Branch soundtrack, perfect).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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