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
Power comes from a 402-hp (300-kW) electric motor paired to the rear wheels in the entry-level trim.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
With its identical setup, Not Suitable For Work is inevitably triggering Friends comparisons, along with similar criticism the NBC sitcom faced about people in entry-level jobs — or actors auditioning as is the case with Friends‘ Joey and NSFW‘s Kel — being able to afford such expensive lodging.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Smith says the county needs more entry-level homeownership opportunities and wants to incentivize developers to build smaller homes in a lower price range.
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Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Google Fitbit Charge 6 for $160: The Fitbit Charge 6 remains one of the best entry-level fitness trackers, packed with just enough features to build healthy habits without overwhelming you with data.
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Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
19 June 2026
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Utkarsh Sood
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
With its identical setup, Not Suitable For Work is inevitably triggering Friends comparisons, along with similar criticism the NBC sitcom faced about people in entry-level jobs — or actors auditioning as is the case with Friends‘ Joey and NSFW‘s Kel — being able to afford such expensive lodging.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Smith says the county needs more entry-level homeownership opportunities and wants to incentivize developers to build smaller homes in a lower price range.
—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Google Fitbit Charge 6 for $160: The Fitbit Charge 6 remains one of the best entry-level fitness trackers, packed with just enough features to build healthy habits without overwhelming you with data.
—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry-level
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Karen Derrico was accused of threatening to kill her ex-husband, Deon Derrico, and their children in a new criminal complaint.
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Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute.
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At $18 or even $15 per hour, many companies don’t see value in hiring inexperienced teens who require extensive training to interact with customers, let alone achieve some measure of productivity.
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Lagway’s depature after 19 starts leaves the Gators to choose between two talented, yet inexperienced options with just one combined start — by Philo against Gardner-Webb in 2025.
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Clear Out Your Mailbox An overflowing mailbox can indicate an empty home to would-be burglars.
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Even the would-be bullies benefit from McCarthy’s overarching refusal to flatten people into PSA talking points.
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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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