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Recent Examples of in-between
But the sheer scale of this one—and its mix of sexy, cozy, and in-between pieces—means there’s a little something for everyone.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Clubhouse is a more casual, sporty expression of the White & Warren woman that still feels intentional and elevated — an in-between collection that complements the brand’s timeless core.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
For now, optogenetics occupies an in-between space, no longer confined to the lab but not yet a viable therapy for most patients.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
What’s missing is that once-reliable in-between option that made weeknights easier without blowing the budget.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
Clubhouse is a more casual, sporty expression of the White & Warren woman that still feels intentional and elevated — an in-between collection that complements the brand’s timeless core.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
For now, optogenetics occupies an in-between space, no longer confined to the lab but not yet a viable therapy for most patients.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
What’s missing is that once-reliable in-between option that made weeknights easier without blowing the budget.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
Adjective
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Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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The American Heritage alum was a borderline four-star recruit who had reclassified to start college a year early.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Parham was last seen wearing a black-and-gray knitted hat, gray face covering, white coat, camouflage pants, black boots and a camo-pattern backpack.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The triad moves across the grey room in a dizzying chain of matching pirouettes, drawing a slow circle one after another as arpeggiating harp fills the bare space with sound.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Home represents the essence of our innermost memories.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is a very compact system — all four planets could easily fit inside the orbit of our solar system's innermost planet, Mercury.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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