as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
our senator is just a freshman in Congress
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Recent Examples of freshman
The only wrestler to beat Valdez this season was Bennett freshman Emma Faczak, who stuck Valdez in the second period at a meet in January.
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
Now, two of them play at the collegiate level: Declan is a red-shirt freshman at Indiana University, while Kenyon is at the University of North Carolina.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Schwanz was fourth at 106 pounds as a freshman and took third at 113 ponds last year as a sophomore.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The graduation of Hannah Laub, who is a freshman at Army, has required Newton to increase her scoring and rebounding.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
Now, two of them play at the collegiate level: Declan is a red-shirt freshman at Indiana University, while Kenyon is at the University of North Carolina.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Schwanz was fourth at 106 pounds as a freshman and took third at 113 ponds last year as a sophomore.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The graduation of Hannah Laub, who is a freshman at Army, has required Newton to increase her scoring and rebounding.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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There are some things novice and experienced dog owners should know to raise a successful pup to adulthood.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Syrus Solo Jin wrote in Time, budget blunders by overwhelmed novices meant police weren’t paid on time.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last month, six massage therapists employed at high-end spas said Tucker exposed himself repeatedly during a span of four years, including his rookie season, when the Ravens won the Super Bowl.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Holland played under defensive coordinator Brian Flores during his rookie season in 2021 and that was an excellent season with 69 tackles, 10 passes defensed and 2.5 sacks.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are dozens of other newcomers to the big leagues who could determine the course of the 2025 title chases.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Clueless featured the track in one of the film’s scenes where protagonist Cher (Alicia Silverstone) directs an impromptu photoshoot of the movie’s popular high schoolers and includes newcomer Tai (Brittany Murphy).—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For beginners, the goal is to get the minimum weekly requirements and increase from there.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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Six different yoga classes are offered, from hot and powerful to slow and mindful, for beginners or experienced.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her lore reveal indicates that her childlike stature doesn't always inspire confidence in her apprentices at first with some even requesting their money to be refunded upon seeing her.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Clone Wars features several fan favorites, including Anakin’s apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, who wouldn’t appear in live-action until The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and finally her own series, Ahsoka.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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