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
According to a recent enrollment analysis by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, this fall saw a 5% drop in freshmen overall and a 6% drop in 18-year-olds at the same time there was an overall 3% year-over-year increase in undergraduate students.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Essentially, that's the percentage of high school freshmen who graduate within four years; the rate has been collected since the 2010-11 school year.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Tre Johnson, one of the best freshmen in the nation who was held to just six points on 3 of 8 shooting in the first half, made his first four shots in the second half, including a second 3-pointer which brought Texas within 12 with 13 minutes to go.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Last month, Max dropped a collegiate romcom called Sweethearts, about a pair of freshmen (played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who vow to drop-kick their high school sweeties over Thanksgiving break.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Success is cyclical, after all, and the golden age of Chicago hockey is a still living memory for current high-school freshmen.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Jack and Jackie first noticed each other as freshmen at Bowling Green University in 1957.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Essentially, that's the percentage of high school freshmen who graduate within four years; the rate has been collected since the 2010-11 school year.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Tre Johnson, one of the best freshmen in the nation who was held to just six points on 3 of 8 shooting in the first half, made his first four shots in the second half, including a second 3-pointer which brought Texas within 12 with 13 minutes to go.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Last month, Max dropped a collegiate romcom called Sweethearts, about a pair of freshmen (played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who vow to drop-kick their high school sweeties over Thanksgiving break.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Success is cyclical, after all, and the golden age of Chicago hockey is a still living memory for current high-school freshmen.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Jack and Jackie first noticed each other as freshmen at Bowling Green University in 1957.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Franchise newcomers Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the trio fighting their way through the fright to ensure their future.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Considering all these factors, the Victrola Century Signature Record Player excelled in every category, earning it our top choice for the best overall record player for beginners.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Soto and the Yankees’ potential desire to stay under the $301 million threshold could also determine how reliant the team is on cost-efficient rookies.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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