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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
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.
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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
Palos Verdes couldn’t have won the CIF Division 2-A state championship bowl game without the Reis brothers, Weston and Christian, who are freshmen linebackers.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
There were a number of freshmen making an impact during the playoffs, including Palos Verdes receiver Jalen Flowers and Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele, who had a late-game interception in the Monarchs’ 37-15 victory over Concord De La Salle in the Open Division state championship game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 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
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
Palos Verdes couldn’t have won the CIF Division 2-A state championship bowl game without the Reis brothers, Weston and Christian, who are freshmen linebackers.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
There were a number of freshmen making an impact during the playoffs, including Palos Verdes receiver Jalen Flowers and Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele, who had a late-game interception in the Monarchs’ 37-15 victory over Concord De La Salle in the Open Division state championship game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 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
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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Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Swiss city has long attracted wealthy, high-net-worth newcomers from around the world for a number of reasons, including its strong currency, competitive tax rates, and overall quality of life.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Growing up fast Bucs running back Bucky Irving, who leads all NFL rookies with 852 yards rushing while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White, is not the only 2024 draft pick playing a key role.Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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