entry-level

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Recent Examples of entry-level Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026 As Fortune reported, a generation watching AI hollow out entry-level work is increasingly deciding to skip corporate careers altogether rather than line up for a bottom rung that's disappearing anyway. Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Celebrini, who turned 20 in June, has one year remaining on his entry-level contract and was eligible to sign an extension as of July 1. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Because these workers often have little to no experience, when economic conditions tighten, companies often first cut entry-level jobs, the very positions that young people can compete for. Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry-level
Adjective
  • That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.
    Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Others point out working with an inexperienced pitching coach, working behind a bad defense and working without a contract for next season as pieces to the puzzle.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • The would-be comedy that braved the path of the Drama awards and was rewarded?
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why many would-be expats try out a place for a vacation or short-term stay first.
    William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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