How to Use alumnus in a Sentence

alumnus

noun
  • Her parents are alumni of the state university.
  • The alumni do not want the face-off to be a one-off.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Many there said the school's alumni have gone on to do great things.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • People come back, alumni come back and watch.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And so, this is just as much for all of our alumni and our program.
    — Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • But what about the 2025 alumni?
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Few, if any, alumni go through the effort to get on the ballot.
    — Matt Egan, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Still, some cast members seem not to hold a grudge against the absent alumni.
    — Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
  • His father, Ted, is a proud alumnus.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The School of Rock alumni have each found a path that feels right for them.
    — Luke Ottenhof, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Here's what to know about the merger, and why some alumni are pushing back.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Brady is the star alumnus, Ross a wealthy donor whose name is on the business school.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Which spurs more donations from alumni and such.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • It's known for being a place where students, alumni and sports fans of all ages can hang out.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The alumni on the sideline do add a sense of awe for the current players.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
  • They were then invited to take part in a roundtable with alumni.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • With our alumni base in the city, and our opponent, and the weather looks great.
    — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
  • As news spread, alumni, parents and neighbors streamed to vigils across the city.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Students and alumni will take part in the symposium, too.
    — Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In the end, one alumni will win a $100,000 cash prize.
    — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • But alumni of the show have championed her legacy.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As Office alumni branched out, copies begat copies.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Few New Orleans schools can boast as notable a list of alumni.
    — Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
  • De Boni likes the idea of doing a collection with an alumnus.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Our plan for the future is to try and formalize that alumni network.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This game on Sunday is evidence of progress, of the work the alumni group has done.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The task force was made up of former board chairs, current and former board members and alumni.
    — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024
  • There will be alumni nights and bobbleheads and games played in throwback jerseys.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Even though Crane is an alumnus, Boise State can’t count on his support.
    — Daniel Golden, ProPublica, 4 July 2022
  • Read more below about the reaction from alumni and others.
    — Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025

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