as in colleague
a member of the same class in a school, college, or university
She was widely regarded as the most likely to succeed among her classmates.
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Recent Examples of classmate
Use one of the tools above to create a basic digital product—maybe a planner, template, or guide—and ask a few friends or classmates to try it out.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Nazi Germany offers a darker lesson: By late 1933, many Heidelberg students wore SA armbands and harassed or beat Jewish classmates — abuses documented as early as 1931 and often tolerated by faculty.
—Carlo J.v. Caro, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
In the series, Graham portrays Eddie, a working-class father of two in England whose 14-year-old son (played by an excellent Owen Cooper) is arrested for murdering his female classmate.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 May 2025
Mahnaz’s son is a Tasmanian devil spinning his ticking time bomb energy into entrepreneurial pursuits (running a gambling ring at school), bullying classmates and yelling at any adult that interferes with his forcefield.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Nazi Germany offers a darker lesson: By late 1933, many Heidelberg students wore SA armbands and harassed or beat Jewish classmates — abuses documented as early as 1931 and often tolerated by faculty.
—Carlo J.v. Caro, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
In the series, Graham portrays Eddie, a working-class father of two in England whose 14-year-old son (played by an excellent Owen Cooper) is arrested for murdering his female classmate.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 May 2025
Mahnaz’s son is a Tasmanian devil spinning his ticking time bomb energy into entrepreneurial pursuits (running a gambling ring at school), bullying classmates and yelling at any adult that interferes with his forcefield.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classmate
Noun
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Ensure this bias isn’t impacting your female colleagues.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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But the third member of the group is Lexi Thompson, who has a much, much slower pace of play than her two colleagues.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Notre Dame-to-NFL tight end pipeline Evans arrived at Notre Dame in 2021, missing future Panthers teammate Tommy Tremble by a few months.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Fuller, like many a brilliant nerd, was initially awkward with her peers.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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No two general managers in the NHL have exactly the same experience, but Adams’ background stands out among his peers.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Lilo, outcast by her schoolmates and coping with a gutting loss, felt the same way.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The book will be published on Tuesday and features Benny the Bobcat and his schoolmates using fashion as a way to showcase their distinct style.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Classmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classmate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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