schoolmate
Example Sentences
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De Vusser, a former schoolmate of Boone’s who has since been promoted to Bain’s chief executive, advised Lotus to focus its global growth efforts on Biscoff rather than its other products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Adolescence, which centres around a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering a schoolmate, received widespread praise for shining a light on the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
“Wait, you dated her? She’s basically royalty,” said an old schoolmate of my first love when we realized our mutual connection.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
“She could talk to anyone,” said Molly Trujillo, a West Virginia schoolmate who became Carolina’s closest friend.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2023
The new headmaster was an old schoolmate of Billy’s, and Dragon’s Head was within easy driving distance to London, so Joseph could visit Albert on holidays.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.