as in freshman
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a person in the second year of high school or college
She's a sophomore in high school.
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Recent Examples of sophomore
The group’s sophomore album, Romance: Untold, reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2024.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Johnson did return to compete as a sophomore, advancing to state on a 4x400 relay and individually in the 100.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
But sophomore center Miles Rubin, a Simeon grad, helped the Ramblers put the game away.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Just a few weeks ago, Gracie Abrams completed a 38-night tour across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of her sophomore album, The Secret of Us.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Johnson did return to compete as a sophomore, advancing to state on a 4x400 relay and individually in the 100.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
But sophomore center Miles Rubin, a Simeon grad, helped the Ramblers put the game away.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Just a few weeks ago, Gracie Abrams completed a 38-night tour across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of her sophomore album, The Secret of Us.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomore
Noun
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Duke Projected starters: Cayden Boozer (freshman), Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer (freshman), Patrick Ngongba Notable returners: Darren Harris, Maliq Brown Other newcomers: Shelton Henderson, Nikolas Khamenia Duke could have some roster retention work to do here.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With eight practices completed, Hoover, a junior, is pleased with the progress the Horned Frogs have made.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lincoln-Way East pitcher Audrey Bullock, a junior who’s committed to Fairmont, countered with a four-hitter featuring 10 strikeouts and two walks.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The secretaries met with students and cafeteria staff at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School to talk about healthy food choices and improving children's wellness.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The program will take on just 20 students in its first two semesters, according to Elizabeth Resh, Airo general manager and head pilot.—
Anthony Madden,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Sophomore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomore. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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