UNDERCLASSMEN Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

underclassmen

noun

plural of underclassman

as in upperclassmen

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nonstudents

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Noun

In his short time as president, Peñalver has taken opportunities to interact with the student body, helping freshmen move into dorm rooms and riding the university shuttle.

— Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
As of 2024, tuition costs $32,000, while 25 percent of incoming freshmen are granted Hope Scholarships.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

The sophomores got the nod to start through the first four games before Congdon supplanted Alofaituli against Clemson.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Former Cherokee quarterback Zack Parker, considered one of the top sophomores at his position in Georgia, transferred to Milton.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sophomores

Noun

Don’t cut the apprenticeship For employers, better output creates a temptation to hire fewer juniors.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The routine output juniors used to produce is what clears the gate, so what is left is checking, correcting and escalating what an agent produced.

— Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of juniors

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