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
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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 middle-of-the-road
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Branch makes high-quality, comfortable office chairs at middle-of-the-road price points.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the challenge is figuring out how to squeeze production out of it that’s better than middle-of-the-road.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after retiring from the NFL in 2019, Sanchez spent two seasons with ESPN before making the move to Fox in July 2021 where has been a color analyst for middle-of-the-road afternoon games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For those with middle-of-the-road scores, say around 740, the average annual premium increased by $792.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Branch makes high-quality, comfortable office chairs at middle-of-the-road price points.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the challenge is figuring out how to squeeze production out of it that’s better than middle-of-the-road.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after retiring from the NFL in 2019, Sanchez spent two seasons with ESPN before making the move to Fox in July 2021 where has been a color analyst for middle-of-the-road afternoon games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
Adjective
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That strategy proved unsuccessful when a group of moderate Democrats broke ranks.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Boston’s demographic is rapidly changing, and any future mayoral contender can no longer just appeal to just old time Boston – white and moderate to conservative Irish Americans.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 70% of American adults polled recently said that the central promise of the American Dream — that hard work can earn a good life — is no longer true or never was.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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In some countries, moreover, significant grants and subsidies are available from local or central government to cover the cost of installations.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Often, traditional behaviors, expectations, and norms on the part of employers, industry, and even their own families hold women back from maximizing their career potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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While traditional white pasta can spike your blood sugar, choosing pasta made with more fiber and protein, or pairing it with the right foods, can help stabilize blood sugar levels.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Middle-of-the-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle-of-the-road. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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