LOW-LEVEL Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

low-level

adjective

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Recent Examples of low-level Unlike its fission counterpart, which also generates radioactive waste, nuclear fusion produces low-level waste that is short-lived, posing no long-term waste storage challenges. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 The cease-fire suspended most of the intense fighting, but low-level exchanges especially around the Strait of Hormuz continued. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 For many, official pledges of justice ring hollow in a country where few gang slayings are resolved beyond what critics call token arrests, typically of low-level hit men and not the masterminds. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 The practice spawned a parallel system of procurement in the military, whereby low-level commanders routinely placed orders from the suppliers of their choice. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 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

And yet the office—its smells and politics, its grievances petty, existential, or edifying—must have made an impression.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Look no further for a wake up call than these three actors representing House Hightower, powerful and imposing in their own right, but just as catty and petty as the Lannisters at the end of the day.

— Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of petty

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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

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These reforms, however, remain embedded in a judiciary that is subordinate to Communist Party leadership.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
The Allies replied that all elements of the Japanese state would be subordinate to occupation authorities.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Adjective

Missed that one too because my daughter didn’t go out for rush until her junior year.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Lopez, a former sparring partner, seeks to become a three-division champion, moving up to 147 lbs following a loss at junior middleweight, and is adopting a less braggadocious pre-fight stance.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of junior

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Nathan Howard | Reuters OpenAI completed a secondary share sale totaling roughly $7 billion, allowing current and former employees to sell stock at the company’s $852 billion valuation, CNBC confirmed on Monday.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
The Horned Frogs need to find two safeties that can play alongside Johnson in order for the secondary to take a step forward this season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of secondary

Adjective

Many higher education institutions have started offering classes focused on the burgeoning content creation industry over the past couple years, and several have certificate or minor programs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
On Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two identical incidents of drone strikes on tankers in Hormuz a day earlier, causing minor damage but no casualties.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of minor

Adjective

The former Cardinals coordinator is expected to continue the under-center system with a heavy dose of play-action, a system better suited for Jared Goff than former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The quarterback’s most impressive throw of the day came on an under-center play-action pass to Royals.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

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