as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
a candidate with middle-of-the-road views on most hot-button issues
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middle of the road
2 of 2phrase
as in middle
a middle point between extremes
I'm in the middle of the road on that issue.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
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Our pressure map showed moderate pressure buildup along the shoulders.Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Only about 11% of the country had moderate drought conditions or worse in early summer, so the increase over the fall and October alone has been astounding.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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In central Israel on Saturday, a strike fired from Lebanon hit a building in the predominantly Israeli Arab town of Tira, injuring 11 people, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Israel has been battling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and overnight at least 19 people were injured in the central Israeli city of Tira after projectiles were launched over the border.Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The festival highlights traditional dances and musical performances, and, of course, altars.Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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This is evident in its dance troupes, which incorporate traditional elements into their costumes.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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