first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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High Potential has been a breakout for ABC, ranking among the top first-year series of 2024-25 so far and drawing strong streaming numbers in addition to its on-air ratings.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
For a frame of reference, that’s exactly the same mark posted as his 2024 first-year regular teammate, Jordan Westburg.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Freshman Andrea Martin scored 10, as did fellow first-year player Jennelle Solis.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Louisville’s climb Louisville has made quite a turnaround under first-year coach Pat Kelsey.
—John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
For a frame of reference, that’s exactly the same mark posted as his 2024 first-year regular teammate, Jordan Westburg.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Freshman Andrea Martin scored 10, as did fellow first-year player Jennelle Solis.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Louisville’s climb Louisville has made quite a turnaround under first-year coach Pat Kelsey.
—John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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