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
Adding another linebacker with starting experience at the Group of Five level would provide more stability to that position, as TCU will be leaning on Carroll, Short, reserve Michael Teason and a bunch of redshirt freshmen next season if things remain the same.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
His progress is similar to that of other freshmen given opportunities to produce immediately.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That’s why the first year’s enrollment is limited to freshmen.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Cucci and fellow freshmen Addison Bare, Bradley Burton, Avalon Campbell, Riley Jandorf and Avery King are expected to contribute multiple routines as the season progresses.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The team’s two leading scorers are both freshmen, and on top of its other losses, senior guard Kiani Lockett was ruled out indefinitely with a knee injury after just four games.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
The 5-foot-9 guard is the only junior on a team predominated by sophomores and freshmen.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.—
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Canon offers a wide range of DSLR cameras for novices and professionals alike.—
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
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For beginners, a version using two light dumbbells is a good introduction.—
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There are even lessons for beginners who may want to start a new hobby over the winter.—
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The inconsistent roster availability has led to up-and-down performances by the Magic even as different reserves such as rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson as well as third-year pros Anthony Black and Jett Howard have stepped up at times.—
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These aren’t the young Rams of 2023, with 40 rookies in training camp and little idea of what to expect from the NFL.—
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
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The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.—
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The academy, located near College Parkway and State Avenue, is primarily tasked with training new recruits but also provides ongoing professional development and training.—
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Advertisement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hired thousands of new recruits to meet that ambitious goal, lowering its hiring standards in the process and becoming more aggressive in its tactics.—
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“Freshmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshmen. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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