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1
as in means
a middle point between extremes
trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned
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as in vehicles
something used to achieve an end
regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change
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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city
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as in psychics
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son
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Recent Examples of mediums
Multiple heavyweights are going to declare in Fall of 2026, so why not get a jump on them and have the Left-leaning media all to yourself?
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
What's New Former Republican Representative David Rivera of Florida was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly failing to register as a foreign agent for Venezuelan media mogul Raúl Gorrín, a sanctioned billionaire accused of embezzling state funds under Nicolás Maduro's regime.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the biggest story in sports media right now is why NBA ratings are way down this season – nearly 20% across TNT, ESPN and ABC.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
On film, in fashion and music, and in other forms of entertainment, the representation of Western culture continues to, pun intended, stampede into mainstream media.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another feature entails payments of athletes, capped by a salary cap-like ceiling of about $21 million, for all athletes in a program reflecting media rights, ticket sales sponsorships and NIL.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
What's New Former Republican Representative David Rivera of Florida was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly failing to register as a foreign agent for Venezuelan media mogul Raúl Gorrín, a sanctioned billionaire accused of embezzling state funds under Nicolás Maduro's regime.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the biggest story in sports media right now is why NBA ratings are way down this season – nearly 20% across TNT, ESPN and ABC.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
On film, in fashion and music, and in other forms of entertainment, the representation of Western culture continues to, pun intended, stampede into mainstream media.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another feature entails payments of athletes, capped by a salary cap-like ceiling of about $21 million, for all athletes in a program reflecting media rights, ticket sales sponsorships and NIL.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
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Eventually there would also likely be new models, especially in electric vehicles.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Chief Financial Officer Jay Rising said the upgrade is beneficial not only at times when the city is issuing bonds, but also for more routine business matters such as leasing vehicles and equipment.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In high-rate environments, these firms have struggled as margins have come under pressure and borrowing has gotten more difficult.Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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These companies are experiencing favorable investment environments.Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keep an eye out for uncovered electrical outlets and cleaning supplies within kids' reach.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The area filled up with huge surface parking lots, each belonging only to one or two outlets.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Factors like inconvenient venues, safety concerns and lack of interest in live event options also deter attendance, according to consumers surveyed.Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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So many screen options One of the many reasons this festival has become so popular is that ticket and pass holders actually have a good shot at scoring a seat at the many venues around the city.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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At Home Gladiator II is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mohamed Salah is not new to breaking records, but even by his own lofty standards, the 2024/25 season has already become a high point in his career.James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some standards can be very specific, some can be rather general and leave much room for individual interpretation by judges.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Accountability mechanisms would have to be built in to ensure violations come at a cost.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Building effective secrecy mechanisms, however, requires significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and bureaucratic capacity.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of the rules, like only having one serve, should also give tennis pause for thought about whether there are elements of UTS that would work well on the main tour.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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