as in new
at the level of someone who is just starting a job or career
The company is looking to fill several entry-level positions.
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Recent Examples of entry-level
The 20-year-old center signed a three-year entry-level contract March 16.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Afeela brought bland styling for a fastback, middling 300-mile (483 km) range, and fairly commonplace in-cabin features for an entry-level luxury car.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Those contracts will be dwarfed by Carlsson and Bedard when their entry-level deals expire at the end of the season, as the NHL’s salary cap rises.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s not how most employers look at it, though, especially for entry-level roles.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Afeela brought bland styling for a fastback, middling 300-mile (483 km) range, and fairly commonplace in-cabin features for an entry-level luxury car.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Those contracts will be dwarfed by Carlsson and Bedard when their entry-level deals expire at the end of the season, as the NHL’s salary cap rises.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s not how most employers look at it, though, especially for entry-level roles.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry-level
Adjective
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Steve Ponto said his daughter means well, but is inexperienced and especially passionate.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Messi went in as a halftime substitute in the 2-1 victory over Mauritania on March 27, a result against an inexperienced opponent that did not sit well with Scaloni.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Luis Suarez, who scored in the 82nd minute, took the rebound of Messi’s free kick in the 90th minute and scored the would-be winning goal.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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This not only ends the relocation dreams of people around the world with Italian heritage, but also upends the lives of would-be citizens already in Italy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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