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alumnus

[uh-luhm-nuhs] / əˈlʌm nəs /
NOUN
graduate (masc.)
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The New York City-raised Syracuse alumnus has been enamored with the Lakers since the Showtime Era.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

It happened in the Philadelphia episode, after Transportation Secretary and “Real World: Boston” alumnus Sean Duffy herded his family past the Liberty Bell, but just before he took them into the National Constitution Center.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

“It will be a time for Brett to expand his skill set,” said Brian Adams, another BLS alumnus who once supervised him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

When you said “Devon” to an alumnus ten years after graduation he visualized the Center Common.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Sepulveda said alumni donated money during the summer that was used in building the cage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

BBC Sport spoke to families at Wembley who have had multiple generations attend the same school and alumni who now live all over the US but travel thousands of miles to watch their alma mater.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

By giving students opportunities for research, alumni connections and preprofessional clubs, universities help them build experience and put them in touch with employers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Many of Gilt’s female alumni went on to launch companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Dorothy was reunited with many of her West Computers, but they now worked side by side with East Computing alumni like Sara Bullock and Barbara Weigel.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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