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
Established in that pivotal year of 2018, the non-profit provides entry-level training for women in directing, screenwriting, production, and post-production, alongside financial support and mentorship.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Dominic James, a sixth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2022, rejected signing with Chicago at the conclusion of his NCAA career and inked a two-year entry-level contract with Tampa Bay as a free agent this past fall.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The entry-level rear-wheel-drive BEV comes with a single electric motor that’s rated at 362 hp and a top speed of 125 mph (200 km/h).
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
And entry-level roles are likely to be at the forefront of that shift.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Dominic James, a sixth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2022, rejected signing with Chicago at the conclusion of his NCAA career and inked a two-year entry-level contract with Tampa Bay as a free agent this past fall.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The entry-level rear-wheel-drive BEV comes with a single electric motor that’s rated at 362 hp and a top speed of 125 mph (200 km/h).
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
And entry-level roles are likely to be at the forefront of that shift.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry-level
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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All of Quigley’s challengers are politically inexperienced but impassioned Democrats running to the incumbent’s left.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The most common complaints include denying legitimate claims, partnering with inexperienced and unqualified service providers, poor service, and slow response times.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both diasporas contain passionate activists, wealthy donors and would-be leaders positioning themselves for future rule.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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But about 20 lawsuits by banks, contractors, tradesmen and angry would-be homebuyers will continue to work their way through the state court system.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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