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as in middle
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 instrumentality
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 environment
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 psychic
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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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
taxpayers of medium income
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
a politician who first reads the polls and then inevitably takes the medium stance on every issue
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
another medium effort from a movie director who can do better
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Recent Examples of medium
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The film excavates lost audiovisual archives from Alfredo Stroessner’s 35-year dictatorship, revealing how media was used to shape national identity and enforce authoritarian rule.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
Symptoms include bright white exterior, black roof, black windows, light to medium wood tones.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Jesus has appeared in countless works of art and media, and has been mocked, parodied and revered many times over.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The film excavates lost audiovisual archives from Alfredo Stroessner’s 35-year dictatorship, revealing how media was used to shape national identity and enforce authoritarian rule.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In a medium bowl, stir the confectioners’ sugar, butter, almond extract, and enough milk until smooth and pourable.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
Symptoms include bright white exterior, black roof, black windows, light to medium wood tones.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
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Sarah Catherine is on my birth certificate, and then Campbell is my middle, followed by Hook, my last name.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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My impression today—shared by many faculty members—is that young America has moved back toward the middle in terms of their work ethic, commitment to free speech, and belief in non-discriminatory competition.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.—
Bailey Trela,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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Merz has been considered a potentially better match for President Trump than the current Social Democratic chancellor, Olaf Scholz, not least for his reputation for bluntness at a moment when Europe’s security environment is rapidly changing.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where all voices are heard, and where discussions remain respectful and productive.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence played with Kirlian photography, attended a parapsychology conference, and traveled around the country meeting witches, psychics, and other purveyors of the paranormal.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Mar. 2017
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Ullman will portray Marilyn, a professional psychic with elite Manhattan clients who won’t make a move without consulting her first.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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For viewers watching online on platforms like Twitch, understanding both elements is required.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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The programs use an online platform based on the consumer's address, specific problems, and lawn size to pinpoint and recommend the right products and application times to help the lawn thrive.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During 2024, the average age of the global fleet rose almost a full 12 months, jumping to 13.4 years from 12.5 in 2023, based on our analysis.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 5,000-mAh battery can last a good while into a second day with average use, though heavy usage ended my days with around 30 percent left.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Young played outdoor venues all across North America with his longtime band Crazy Horse, but the tour was called off at the halfway point.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indiana lawmakers are on break this week, having made it to the halfway point of the legislative session.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The webcam records in 1080p resolution—anything less would be disappointing for the price—and delivers clear video quality with decent lighting balance in my tests.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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