as in novices
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 freshmen
Nebraska signed 20 incoming freshmen in December.
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Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Energy and Commerce Committee The GOP Steering Committee selected 10 new members to the Energy and Commerce panel, including several freshmen members — a rare occurrence.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighty of our freshmen took the course last school year, and 95 juniors and seniors are currently enrolled in the class.
—Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Our Freshman All-America teams recognize the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Energy and Commerce Committee The GOP Steering Committee selected 10 new members to the Energy and Commerce panel, including several freshmen members — a rare occurrence.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Eighty of our freshmen took the course last school year, and 95 juniors and seniors are currently enrolled in the class.
—Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Our Freshman All-America teams recognize the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Many yoga and Pilates studios offer a free first class for beginners.Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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