as in means
a middle point between extremes
when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance
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Noun
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Travelers looking for a luxurious experience at the Miami airport — and have the means to pay for it — will get a new private terminal opening in 2026.—
D.A. Varela,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One thing that’s clear, though, is that some startup norms of the last decade are shifting.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Overhead work must be shared fairly, not assigned based on outdated gender norms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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