classmates
- plural of classmate.
Example Sentences
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She was a stickler for analysis, whose intensive assignments were the bane of many classmates.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The gap between how well pupils from better-off backgrounds perform at school compared with their classmates from lower-income households has widened, according to a new report.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Over the years, Graham kept up with his old classmates from D.W.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
I slip on my sweater and hustle past all my classmates who are cramming for the test that’s about to start or squealing about summer plans even though middle school is not over yet.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
