ENTRY-LEVEL Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

entry-level

adjective

Definition of entry-level

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 According to the post, folks can lease a new Palisade in its two entry-level trims (SE and SEL) for as little as $249 per month in Florida and California. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 Compared to some of the more outrageous deals his seniors offered their clients, his job, as an entry-level recruit, was low-key. — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 Oct. 2026 Yet this entry-level pain has not been uniform across all industries. — Yan Wu, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 At one point over two thirds of Sloss's entry-level workforce was composed of Black labor, which was socially and hierarchically segregated and, up until 1928, often sourced from nearby prisons. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

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Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
Ukrainian defense tech Buntar Aerospace has raised $16 million in a new financing round to expand production, develop its autonomous systems and enter new markets.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Hafley also cautioned against placing the sole blame on Willis, who started just the 11th game of his career and is leading a young offense with mostly inexperienced receivers who are still developing chemistry.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

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By avoiding a price cut, this option maintains the value of your property and nearby residences but still accomplishes your goal of bringing would-be buyers to your place.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
In August, when Kiffin was dithering about adding his would-be NFLers, the presidents unanimously (LSU abstained from the vote) approved a new discipline policy for schools that roster NFL, NBA or WNBA players.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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