in-between

Definition of in-betweennext

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Recent Examples of in-between The camera crews check in every couple of days, and Alba and Mathis are consulted in-between all the hustle and bustle. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 Best Amazon Prime Fashion Deals Amazon’s fashion department is chock-full of Prime-exclusive deals, including pieces for in-between dressing. Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 These in-between areas often contained a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses, and many appear to have changed continuously in the decades since the maps were drawn in 1960s. Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Kazakhstan is situated in-between Russia and China, happens to have a really large supply of it sitting in the ground. Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Artsakh was a grey zone, a non-existent place, more famous for its in-between status than its monuments, natural beauty or history. Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 The Panthers will have plenty of roster decisions to make in-between now and then. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Since August marks the beginning of the in-between time of summer and fall, bridge the beauty gap by picking the best late-summer nail shades for your monthly manicure. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Something in-between In this scenario, the SEC withdraws from the House settlement — which created nationwide rules on revenue sharing and third-party payments to players — and sets its own rules on paying players. Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
Adjective
  • Aside from animation similarities, the main element these two cartoons have in common is a breakneck, borderline chaotic pace.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The long, borderline stiletto shape gives each flower its own space to bloom—even allowing for some pearl accents.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The image is whimsical, belying their instinct to flee the harsh world outside that tent, and through it, the audience gets to understand their psyche and innermost thoughts.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Patients want to look like themselves, just a bit more harmonious, more refreshed, better aligned with their innermost sense of self.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Tawfik will be perfect to portray the character’s inner struggle.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Many of these dwarf planets exist far from the sun, and don't visit the inner solar system — meaning they don't get blasted by high levels of solar radiation.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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