as in graduate
of or relating to studies done after earning a bachelor's degree or other degree
After college, she spent her first postgraduate year studying abroad.
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Recent Examples of postgraduate
Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
She was quoted in her capacity as the academic lead for the postgraduate programmes discussed.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Walter Loeb, Forbes, 16 June 2022
The University of California and 48,000 people who work as teachers and researchers while earning postgraduate degrees came to a tentative labor agreement Friday, both sides announced.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
An honor roll student throughout high school, Gretz is set to attend Phillips Exeter Academy for a postgraduate year.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
She was quoted in her capacity as the academic lead for the postgraduate programmes discussed.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Academia is important for a few reasons; this community generates studies that influence company actions or consumer choices and also often awakens young people to be creative in their postgraduate years.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 16 June 2022
The University of California and 48,000 people who work as teachers and researchers while earning postgraduate degrees came to a tentative labor agreement Friday, both sides announced.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postgraduate
Adjective
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According to a recent report from Congress’ Government Accountability Office, between 2010 and 2022, the share of undergraduate and graduate students who were uninsured shrank from 19% to 9%.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Bruce dedicates about 20 hours weekly to helping raise approximately $500,000 annually in scholarships for graduate students.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The numbers offer a more nuanced portrait: Total undergraduate enrollment has dropped more than 60% in a decade.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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This fall, Ruiz will join about 90 other classmates in pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs — the first undergraduate offering by the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Studies show that the best predictor of future academic skills is the quantity and quality of personal interactions between a child and their parent or caregiver.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Research must move beyond academic journals and into clinical care.—
Keita Franklin,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Following the announcement of McGann's charges, Lewisville ISD sent a letter to families who previously had students in McGann's 2022-2023 class.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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New students, get ready for the journey of your life.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Postgraduate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postgraduate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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