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
Her freshman teammate Destiny Duff ranks second in the county with 11 home runs.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Two years ago, OJ Frederique stepped foot on campus and immediately became UM’s best cornerback, finishing a fantastic freshman season ranked among the nation’s leaders in passer rating against.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Petteys finished her freshman season with home runs against Creighton in the Big East Tournament, and against Nebraska in the NCAA Regional at LSU.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
As a result, there are now nine freshmen, six of whom are girls and three boys to go with a single sophomore.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Two years ago, OJ Frederique stepped foot on campus and immediately became UM’s best cornerback, finishing a fantastic freshman season ranked among the nation’s leaders in passer rating against.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Petteys finished her freshman season with home runs against Creighton in the Big East Tournament, and against Nebraska in the NCAA Regional at LSU.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
As a result, there are now nine freshmen, six of whom are girls and three boys to go with a single sophomore.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though shaken, the novice nurse insists on finishing her shift.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cincinnati rookie Frank Robinson hit the first home run of his 586 lifetime homers in a 9-1 win over Chicago.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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And Gersten, a 34-year-old county analyst and political newcomer, is making the case that fresh eyes and practical thinking are what Chula Vista needs.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the Dolphins didn’t potentially reach — a few names certainly come to mind — yet how well these players perform will be the ultimate determinate of whether general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and the rest of the franchise’s newcomers can evaluate talent.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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How to observe nebulas There are many types of nebulas, and most disappoint the beginner.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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