1
as in decent
of average to below average quality
your grades are mediocre and barely acceptable
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2
as in terrible
of low quality
mediocre carvings in a pseudo-African style that are sold to tourists
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Recent Examples of mediocre
Miami had been mediocre at best three of the four seasons before that and has been bad since as doubts about the aging coach Jim Larranaga increased.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Planning your next European adventure and incorporating one or two small towns into your itinerary can transform your trip from a mediocre trip to a more meaningful, unforgettable experience.
—Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
So was the win a reminder that occasional flashes of excellence aside, the Islanders are in the midst of a fourth straight mediocre season and in need of a reboot/reload that could be sparked by the trades of impending free agents such as Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri?
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The 29-year-old had a mediocre year with Washington in 2023, and he’s bounced between minor league deals since.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Planning your next European adventure and incorporating one or two small towns into your itinerary can transform your trip from a mediocre trip to a more meaningful, unforgettable experience.
—Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
So was the win a reminder that occasional flashes of excellence aside, the Islanders are in the midst of a fourth straight mediocre season and in need of a reboot/reload that could be sparked by the trades of impending free agents such as Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri?
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The 29-year-old had a mediocre year with Washington in 2023, and he’s bounced between minor league deals since.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediocre
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Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.—
Jason Hennessey,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since then, however, Wells Fargo has pulled back roughly 18%, as of the close on Monday, which continued a terrible recent stretch for the overall market due to economic uncertainty stemming from concern about the impact of President Donald Trump ‘s tariffs.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The New York Yankees received terrible news on Monday regarding Gerrit Cole's injury.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Employees in Idaho and across the U.S. say their termination letters blamed their performance despite histories of satisfactory reviews.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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But there is another concerning trend and area that has to be improved — their poor record on second balls.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The county’s response to the Tijuana River sewage crisis has been very poor.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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He was forced into action briefly in one game and provided the team an insurance policy after Stick’s middling preseason.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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His younger brother, Tommie, hit .229 with 13 homers across seven middling big-league seasons.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Organizations in all sectors need to pay attention and move the needle by: Investing in short, medium and long-arc strategy training for employees at all levels.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Greta Ballet Flat $98 Madewell Sizes: 5–12 in medium and wide Colors: 9 options Material: Leather Madewell’s best-selling slip-on ballet flats are a goes-with-everything pair that adds a chic, stylish touch to everyday outfits.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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So, Apple Intelligence being inferior to Google’s offering doesn’t matter to them.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rocky, inferior to at least three of these, will be the winner, though.—
Bill Wyman,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mediocre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediocre. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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