as in preparatory school
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prep school
Ailaile 100-percent Merino Wool Sweater Vest Classic wool sweater vests have gotten a trendy restyle this season, which warms my prep school heart.
—
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
At the time, the couple’s three children started attending the nearby co-ed prep school Lambrook.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley prep school.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Blue beautifully calibrates Edward's transformation, aided by Jason Orlenko's costume design, moving from a prep school graduate's outfit to a slinky look in the final scene.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prep school
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
At the time, the couple’s three children started attending the nearby co-ed prep school Lambrook.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley prep school.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Blue beautifully calibrates Edward's transformation, aided by Jason Orlenko's costume design, moving from a prep school graduate's outfit to a slinky look in the final scene.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prep school
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prep school
Noun
-
Founded in 2007, Pacific Ridge School serves over 650 students as an independent, nonprofit, college preparatory school for grades six through 12.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Dec. 2025
-
Located in Lisle, Illinois, Benet Academy is a private Catholic college preparatory school that competes in the East Suburban Catholic Conference.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Its nonprofit arm, Wild Impact, runs a boarding school for Maasai families that educates close to 600 children.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
-
The school is based on the author’s real boarding school experience at Indian Springs Boarding School in Alabama.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society offers two $3,500 Scholarships this year for high school students or adult learners to assist in financing college, graduate school or technical school tuition.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Other emergency measures announced by the government in response to the energy crisis include reducing school hours, postponing major sporting and cultural events, and cutting transport services.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
-
As the state’s second largest brick-and-mortar high school, Ben Davis will have to provide these opportunities on a scale larger than most other schools.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
My mom’s a public school teacher, my pa’s a HVAC technician.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Meanwhile, public school students who rely on school for access to food can pick up meals at the same sites that students picked up food on Monday.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
During the final stretch of secondary school, the popular Connell (Mescal) and wallflower Marianne (Edgar-Jones) begin an on-off romance that extends for the next four years, ultimately defining that era of their lives.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
-
To land a good job after secondary school, students in Guyana take an exam administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Oliver Kirk, who is set to graduate, is weighing whether to attend trade school or go directly into working for an electric company.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Aside from trade school, students can also pursue apprenticeships, career-training programs, boot camps, industry certifications, and occupational licenses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
-
For instance, your home does require some prep and tidying before the crew’s scheduled clean.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prep school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prep%20school. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
