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 Kyle Hampton is turning his summer internship into a city public safety job through a two-year-old entry-level jobs program. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The current lineup includes bluewater sailers ranging from 50 to 90 feet, with the new Oyster 515 representing the next generation of the entry-level 50-foot range. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Even entry-level models can now be fitted with upscale items like navigation, heated seats and adaptive cruise control that were once limited to top-shelf luxury cars. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In signing Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson to a record-breaking offer sheet, Flyers management changed forever the nature of second contracts coming out of entry-level deals. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

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Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
The airlines haven’t yet announced what their new, combined frequent flyer program will look like, however.

— Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

Hillmann said that the high percentage of inexperienced foreigners today makes the Pamplona bull runs particularly dangerous.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Leaders in at least three counties have publicly spoken out against Alfonso as being too inexperienced for the job and questioned Duffy’s influence.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of inexperienced

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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
There are any number of leadership books purporting to direct would-be career professionals on how to manage, in so many different ways, including the leadership of a workforce, which is one of the stickier parts of being a leader, in general.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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