UPPERCLASSMEN Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

upperclassmen

noun

plural of upperclassman

as in freshmen

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nonstudents

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Noun

Many top high school recruits these days commit to schools expecting to start as true freshmen and hit the league in three years.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

Hayes and Small are sophomores, while Scott is a junior transfer from South Alabama.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
That team featured a host of kids who are now freshmen and sophomores in high school, including Armani Ford, who is starting at quarterback for Plainfield South as a sophomore and has the Cougars off to a 3-0 start.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of sophomores

Noun

Olivia followed in his footsteps playing juniors and high school tennis at Portledge School on Long Island.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Students entered the program as juniors, spending Wednesday evenings through the academic year inside Condé Nast offices while balancing classes, sports, and other extracurriculars.

— Regan Toriello, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of juniors

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