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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
This moment is so much bigger than me in terms of what this cast represents in media and the show’s groundbreaking nature.
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The medium level of compression is achieved with strategic zone cushioning, honeycomb arch support, and a cotton and elastane blend, according to the brand.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
This affordable mattress is best for people who like to sleep on their backs and require soft to medium support.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
This moment is so much bigger than me in terms of what this cast represents in media and the show’s groundbreaking nature.
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
Adjective
Who fits this plan: Homes with light to medium usage and up to five devices
Who does not fit this plan: Because of speed limitations, people who game or stream on multiple devices may find this plan doesn't suit their needs.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The medium level of compression is achieved with strategic zone cushioning, honeycomb arch support, and a cotton and elastane blend, according to the brand.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
Noun
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By the middle of March, the city will begin receiving water from four new wells drilled into the aquifer, said Curtis Hancock, the city's utility director.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Black Hawk collided with the passenger jet over the middle of the Potomac River.—
Ben Mause,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
Noun
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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World Atlas is a global geography resource providing information on developments in sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, travel and more, its website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Sacred Journey Market: The Light Market Browse crystal and metaphysical vendors, visit with tarot readers, energy healers, psychics and more, and take part in seminars on astrology, crystal healing, and spiritual self-care.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There’s even spiritual gurus and psychics on staff.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
16 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Support will come to the iPad Pro first, with other platforms to follow.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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The past and possibly future presidential contender had a discussion that's available as an Up First podcast episode, a video on multiple platforms, and on the radio during Morning Edition.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The average length of care per month jumped from roughly two months in December 2024 to more than five months by May 2025, according to HHS data.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The average lunch break in the U.K., for workers who have one, lasts thirty-three minutes.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in contention to make the playoffs at the halfway point largely due to Thornton’s career year.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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The Gilded Age Season 3 reached its halfway point Sunday night with a big episode centered around Gladys’ (Taissa Farmiga) wedding to The Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb), and key in the lead-up to the nuptials is the arrival of Merritt Wever’s character Monica O’Brien.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Either could be combined with a trade-in if Google is running a decent deal.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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