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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
Misch improved in just about every statistical area compared to his sophomore season, when he was named to the All-Big East second team after hitting .268 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs.
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Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The Sydney indie-pop duo have unveiled dates for their biggest Australian tour yet, set to kick off this October in support of their upcoming sophomore album, Hickey.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 July 2025
As a sophomore, Johnson scored 39 points in a loss to archrival Richardson High, which was led by senior (and future Oklahoma City Thunder starter) Cason Wallace.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The 32-year-old re-emerges, seemingly possessed while donning the red top that’s seen on her sophomore album cover art before the chilling trailer comes to a close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 June 2025
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Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The Sydney indie-pop duo have unveiled dates for their biggest Australian tour yet, set to kick off this October in support of their upcoming sophomore album, Hickey.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 July 2025
As a sophomore, Johnson scored 39 points in a loss to archrival Richardson High, which was led by senior (and future Oklahoma City Thunder starter) Cason Wallace.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The 32-year-old re-emerges, seemingly possessed while donning the red top that’s seen on her sophomore album cover art before the chilling trailer comes to a close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomore
Noun
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The Tigers played him as a wideout during his freshman season, then transitioned him to the slot ahead of his breakout season in 2023.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The 19-year-old guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his productive freshman season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Six years ago, Brady and his younger brother Trey (a 16-year-old junior on a loaded Corona team last season), first started tagging along to Dodger Stadium with their dad after the Dodgers hired him away from the Angels at the start of the 2019 season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Prosecutors argued that Valle stabbed McGrath, a junior at Fairfield College Preparatory School, multiple times during a house party in Shelton, Conn., on May 14, 2022.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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There are only a few weeks left of summer before its time for teachers and students to return to Archdiocese of Louisville classrooms across the city.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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Besides adding four more days, Prime for Young Adults is offering a 6-month trial for students.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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“Sophomore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomore. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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