upperclassmen

noun

plural of upperclassman
as in freshmen

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  1. freshmen
  2. sophomores
  3. juniors
Noun
  • First-semester freshmen will be spared the stress of final letter grades.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Furthermore, in merchandise sales, rookies and sophomores made up all but one name in the top ten.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The community will house 2,200 students throughout residence halls for first year students and town houses for sophomores.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophomores
Noun
  • Wide receiver Major Floyd and defensive back Bryson Hazley, both juniors, are top-250 national prospects for a team coming off a 3-8 finish.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The edge rushers are led by a trio in Missouri transfer Damon Wilson II plus juniors Armondo Blount and Marquise Lightfoot.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of juniors
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“Upperclassmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upperclassmen. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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