schoolmates

noun

Definition of schoolmatesnext
plural of schoolmate
1
as in classmates

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2
as in schoolfellows

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolmates
  1. classmates
  2. teammates
  3. colleagues
  4. students
  5. undergraduates
  6. readers
Noun
  • One of his classmates and teammates, Jack Forestieri, was legendary.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
  • And getting to do it with your classmates, your friends?
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classmates
Noun
  • It is set up to support staff in conversations with both customers and teammates.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After Jeff the Land Shark was revived while in the fog, his teammates and enemies would not be able to see the special effects of Joyful Splash.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of teammates
Noun
  • This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • The number of white students is predicted to decline by 26 percent, while the number of Black students and Asian/Pacific Islanders will decrease by 22 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The site is now open to anyone, following a beta phase on Linkedin, and its launch a few weeks ago at Stanford University where Katz says hundreds of students and faculty have signed on.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of students
Noun
  • Many prospective undergraduates pursue continuing education via trade and vocational schools, certificate programs, career boot camps, internships and volunteer work to gain essential skills.
    Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For undergraduates, the amount would be limited to $50,000, while graduate students would see a $100,000 maximum borrowing amount.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of undergraduates
Noun
  • Certain stories are such a bolt from the blue, or transform in such unexpected ways, that their readers should aim to approach them with no information about what’s to come.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each title richly rewards readers who come in with little prior knowledge.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of readers
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