LOW-LEVEL Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

low-level

adjective

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Recent Examples of low-level Officials on Tuesday emphasized that the goal is not merely to arrest low-level members but to dismantle the organization’s operational backbone. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Shawn now suffers from bilateral sciatica, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, tinnitus and low-level hearing loss. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Additional storms may continue into the evening as a fast-moving low-level jet keeps feeding moisture into the system, though the exact track of the strongest storms remains uncertain. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Alongside long-standing fire deficits, which resulted from the practice of quickly extinguishing fires rather than allowing low-level fires to burn away forest debris, these factors have escalated the potential for large fires in the West. — Mukesh Kumar, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-level

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Adjective

And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.

— Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.

— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023

Definition of lower

Adjective

The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
In each social-commentary-teetering-on-horror episode, Nanno is a pupil at a different school, picture perfect and scanning the room for whatever secrets — an abusive teacher, an absurd hierarchical system, petty jealousy — demand to be revealed.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of petty

Adjective

Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.

— Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.

— Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023

Definition of lesser

Adjective

The prosecutor noted Patten's cooperation, his good behavior while free awaiting his sentencing, and his subordinate role to the Cokers in the scheme.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.

— William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of subordinate

Adjective

Hamzah Sheeraz defends his WBO super middleweight belt against Simon Zachenhuber, and Josh Kelly defends the IBF junior middleweight title against Caoimhin Agyarko.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Repeating — or even improving on — that success is a near-daily pursuit for the Baltimore native, who recently concluded his junior year at Curley.

— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026

Definition of junior

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The projectile caused minor structural damage, but there were no injuries among the crew and the ship has continued its journey, the report said.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The project cost is estimated at $85,000, according to a permit for minor tenant improvements submitted to the city.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Definition of minor

Adjective

New Zealand’s Ryan Fox secured his first-ever major championship after birdying his final hole to beat out American Cameron Young by one stroke with a 10-under tournament finish.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
The defending Open champion got to 8-under, needing a birdie on the final hole to tie clubhouse leader Cameron Young.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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