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cadet

[kuh-det] / kəˈdɛt /
NOUN
military trainee
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In 1981, he made his Broadway debut in the play "Heartland" and his movie debut that same year as a military cadet in "Taps."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

To land the role of a rebellious cadet in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” 26-year-old Sandro Rosta had to do a chemistry read over Zoom with Holly Hunter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

For some, intensive preparation for military service begins in preschool, where cadet classes include physical drills carried out in army-style uniforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

According to a biography on the government website, he joined the RAF in 1989 as a university cadet, and served as deputy chief of the defence staff from 2019 to 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Every cadet possessed a burning desire to be recognized, but never noticed, as his piercing blue eyes evaluated his corps.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore