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alumnus

[uh-luhm-nuhs] / əˈlʌm nəs /
NOUN
graduate (masc.)
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They were soon joined by another Polytechnique alumnus, Thomas Wolf, a wide-ranging talent who holds a doctorate in quantum physics and also worked as an intellectual property lawyer.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

An alumnus stomped down the road in his blazer to St John’s to retrieve the plate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

As “Love Island” alumnus Rob Rausch frequently reminded us and himself, whatever deceptions he committed were all part of playing a game.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

One attended Pioneer Valley High School, one attended Santa Maria High School, one attended Delta High School, and one was an alumnus of Delta High School, the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Duke alumnus William Styron sent a note expressing his “fullest sympathy and support.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Castelion was co-founded by three SpaceX alumni under the premise that a new manufacturer could design, test and produce weaponry more quickly than traditional defense contractors like RTX and Lockheed Martin.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

And while alumni watched from the sideline, the Bruins connected with youth football players on the field during, incorporating them into stretches, signing autographs and taking pictures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

He took a moment to look back when talking to a class of 1958 alumni, noticing the size of the plant.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

It counts many prominent Thai figures among its alumni, from diplomats and athletes to several prime ministers.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Both schools could now count on tens of thousands of students, alumni, and excited citizens to turn out for their annual dual regattas in April, when they battled for preeminence in West Coast rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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