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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
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There has been an unwavering consistency in the way that Nuno speaks in the media and with his players.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Bright, medium deep purple; aromas of black raspberry, black currant, clove, licorice and purple iris.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There has been an unwavering consistency in the way that Nuno speaks in the media and with his players.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Roast and Serve Meanwhile, in a medium bowl drizzle shrimp with remaining lemon mixture; toss to coat.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
Noun
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Parker Kelly moved back to the middle on the fourth line, with Joel Kiviranta and Logan O’Connor.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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Text removed from the January statement is in red with a horizontal line through the middle.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, these fluctuations create a challenging environment for margin management.—
John Moss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Marilyn is the on-call psychic to Tim’s stepmother, Phyllis, who Phyllis has been relying on throughout the two years since Tim’s father’s death.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: The 18-year-old Philly senior — who founded a psychics and engineering club at his school — also plays soccer, co-captains the Science Olympiad and plays clarinet and tenor saxophone.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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His insights have been featured in numerous business articles on platforms like MSN Small Business, Small Business Currents, BusinessDay, Businessing Magazine, Business Africa Online, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on his conservative social media platform on Monday evening.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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California’s snowpack reached above average levels the past two years after very stormy winters and this upcoming storm could move the state’s total closer to clinching a three-peat.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently claimed that controllers make $160,000 on average three years out of the academy.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At the halfway point of Lady Gaga’s newest album, Mayhem, is a song that sounds like anything but the record’s title.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Education bills in the Indiana Statehouse drew scrutiny and controversy as the surviving bills head to the opposite chamber as the budget session reaches its halfway mark.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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