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
Bowman freshman running back/defensive back Jawayne Crisler, who has 190 yards rushing and also will be a sprinter in track, said players such as Artest and Fly have aided his transition to the varsity level.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other than speaking to Sanders, Platner has not discussed the race with other congressional Democrats — some of whom privately question whether Mills, who would be the oldest freshman senator if elected, is the solution to their routine failure to beat Collins.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
North Crowley head coach Ray Gates elected to speak and mentioned that Jacob Torres was enrolled at North Crowley as a freshman.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The freshman football player was shot in the back of the head while driving and remains in stable condition at a hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, his father, Earl, told WFTV in Florida on Wednesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other than speaking to Sanders, Platner has not discussed the race with other congressional Democrats — some of whom privately question whether Mills, who would be the oldest freshman senator if elected, is the solution to their routine failure to beat Collins.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
North Crowley head coach Ray Gates elected to speak and mentioned that Jacob Torres was enrolled at North Crowley as a freshman.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The freshman football player was shot in the back of the head while driving and remains in stable condition at a hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, his father, Earl, told WFTV in Florida on Wednesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshman
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although many have tried to make a case for the rookie taking the reins, Brian Daboll has maintained a firm stance.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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After missing a chunk of his rookie campaign, Caglianone is back with the Royals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s ensemble—Regina Hall, Wood Harris, newcomer Chase Infiniti—signals scale and stakes.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than just a coffee shop, Refuge has a workforce-development program to help newcomers get settled, connect with people, and learn skills to assist them in building new lives.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pace put different people through the paces of different things on different equipment and surfaces, ranging from some beginner movements to some rather acrobatic moves by a woman visiting from South Korea that looked a lot like gymnastics.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, several apprentice dancers have been promoted, as have a few from CB2, Cincinnati Ballet’s second company.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Brown, who has been tattooing for 20 years, is now training apprentices in his shop.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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