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alum

[al-uhm] / ˈæl əm /
NOUN
alumnus
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NOUN
alumna
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“You feel yourself seen and reflected in the other people around you,” said actor Matthew Lillard, a Waters film alum and guest counselor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

To help embed him in L.A.’s dining culture and lead the kitchen day to day, he hired Wally’s and Patina alum Ryan Kluver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

The program has a “badass track-record,” said Leland Whitehouse, director of admissions and a Mountain School alum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

When Cameron isn’t practicing his moves with pro partner Sharna Burgess, the “Bachelorette” alum has a very personal real estate project to retreat to: his extensively renovated home in Jupiter, Fla.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Judging from his outfit, I’d say he must also be a Chumley Prep booster or alum.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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