How to Use alum in a Sentence

alum

noun
  • The Destiny’s Child alum unveiled the movie’s trailer on the day of the tour’s final show.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The Blossom alum's not wrong in finding things to be grateful for.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The Saturday Night Live alum played Kyle in the movie, a skater who was put in the program as punishment for his crimes.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The spring event, still some three months away, is an opportunity for the Aztecs’ newest alums to turn the heads of NFL scouts.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
  • In this way, a report from an alum can add depth to your application.
    Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • With four decades under their belt, the Lollapalooza alums bring a set stacked with crowd-pleasing hits.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But ultimately, the APGA wants to see one of its alums become a big-time star.
    Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The Harry Potter alum, 34, meanwhile, was on the outskirts of the group and encouraged other cast members to join the shot.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Stopping Allen short of the line to gain or the end zone is like trying to tackle a beer truck, as a San Diego State alum rediscovered.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • So, despite everything, the support of our fans, our alums, our students has been huge.
    Ndaschel, oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The Shameless alum and husband Sam Esmail welcomed a baby boy last month.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • That bandwidth, though, as the Grossmont High School alum coined it, was tested like never before.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Banks, an alum of the school, went to speak to students and teachers about the incident before speaking at a press conference on Nov. 27 about the events.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Goree, a Duncanville alum, played mostly on special teams last season at SMU.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 2 May 2023
  • The North Reading alum was captain of the boys’ hockey team as a senior, when his younger sister, Lauren, was the only girl on the roster.
    Joe Eachus, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
  • For footwear, the Gossip Girl alum opted for luxury and comfort, which came in the shape of a pair of beige tweed Velcro dad sandals by Chanel.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, Evans isn't the only superhero movie alum with an opinion on the matter.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The Basic Instinct alum is working jean short cut-offs and a bikini top, showing off those toned legs, arms, and strong back muscles again.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
  • The Notre Dame alum came on in relief in the second period and did not allow a goal for two full periods, plus overtime and a shootout.
    Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The Spice Girls alum, 50, walked behind her husband, wearing a dark peacoat, white trousers and sunglasses.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
  • Both Disney Channel alums dipped into the glittery pigments for their looks.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The Destiny’s Child alum praised the 11-year-old’s work ethic and compared her to her superstar parents in an interview with E!
    Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
  • She was joined by fellow alums Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph during her monologue.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The first is of the Gossip Girl alum gazing lovingly at Reynolds, behind the camera, as the two enjoy an intimate dinner date on a beach.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Nearly a quarter of a century later her high school interviewed the alum about her success to date.
    Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The alum, Bob Morris, helped revive the paper in 2021 and heads the nonprofit foundation that underwrites it.
    Paul Farhi, Washington Post, 31 May 2023
  • The Jennifer’s Body alum once again teamed up with photographer Cibelle Levi for a stunning seaside photo shoot.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Show alum Pete Davidson will host, with Ice Spice serving as musical guest.
    Spin Staff, Spin, 5 Oct. 2023
  • For the first time in years, Auburn alums and students have something to be hopeful about while other powerhouses in the SEC have faltered in more ways than simply losing on the field.
    Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2023
  • When the Giants signed his fellow Titan alum, Davis became expendable.
    Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024

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