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
An entry-level mouse can retail for $20-$30, while a professional mouse with customizable buttons can sell for $70-$100.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Struck by the real-life tragedy of an intern who died of exhaustion (a story that wound up being in the very first episode), Tranter realized the way in would be these entry-level recruits.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
The Detroit automaker’s results were driven last year by incremental sales of EVs as well as gains in large SUVs and entry-level vehicles such as the Buick Envista.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The relationship between the two began in Denver in the early 1990s, when Bickerstaff’s father, Bernie, was the general manager of the Nuggets and Brown secured his first NBA job as an entry-level video assistant.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Struck by the real-life tragedy of an intern who died of exhaustion (a story that wound up being in the very first episode), Tranter realized the way in would be these entry-level recruits.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
The Detroit automaker’s results were driven last year by incremental sales of EVs as well as gains in large SUVs and entry-level vehicles such as the Buick Envista.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The relationship between the two began in Denver in the early 1990s, when Bickerstaff’s father, Bernie, was the general manager of the Nuggets and Brown secured his first NBA job as an entry-level video assistant.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry-level
Adjective
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jokic didn’t overtake Jamal Murray as Denver’s leading scorer until their seventh game of the season, after a 33-point performance Wednesday against a Miami Heat frontcourt that was woefully undersized and inexperienced the instant Bam Adebayo exited with a foot injury.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Henderson has struggled in that role as a rookie, and Jennings is inexperienced at the pro level.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many of Shapiro's would-be competitors in a Democratic primary won't have to run for office before then.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Things have been even wilder — and more portal-y — over at Georgia Tech, where heaps of O-linemen and receivers have joined the Yellow Jackets’ would-be quarterback of the future in announcing intentions to jump ship.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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