LOW-LEVEL Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

low-level

adjective

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Recent Examples of low-level During El Niño, low-level surface winds blowing from east to west across the Pacific are weakened or sometimes reversed. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The goal is to give researchers and developers greater control over the complete humanoid robotics stack, from hardware and low-level control to AI model training and deployment. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 In the 1990s, there was a redevelopment, with new low-level industrial units. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Since then, Iraqi forces have fought Islamic State remnants engaged in a low-level insurgency around the country’s remote areas. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-level

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Adjective

Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
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

Definition of lower

Adjective

The debut show from the pact, about the disappearance of Spanish petty criminal El Nani, remains in development, Corral confirmed.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Before the arrival of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star, the death row inmates had been plagued by petty infighting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 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

Like the East India Companies and the Rothschild banks, which were ultimately subordinate to the governments of the metropole, frontier labs have been granted extraordinary latitude in exchange for advancing the metropole’s position.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Those objectives must remain subordinate to safety and security constraints.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Adjective

Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Far fewer junior employees are being hired in technical roles than previously.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of junior

Adjective

Goliath features a waist restraint but has no over-the-shoulder harness like some other roller coasters –– a secondary restraint Avery believes should be considered.

— Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
So, that Miami Hurricanes secondary that looked to be getting closer to full strength?

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of secondary

Adjective

Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Zachary Christian Cooper, 22, of Boyd was arrested by Department of Public Safety investigators Thursday morning at the Rhome Fire Department, on allegations of online solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of minor

Adjective

Drivers with newer Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab trucks can also explore the OEDRO under-seat storage organizer for 2019–2026 models Always confirm the vehicle's model, cab configuration, and fitment details before purchasing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs rank fourth in yards per game generated from under-center snaps a year after finishing 31st in the same category.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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