in-between

adjective

Definition of in-betweennext
as in borderline

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Recent Examples of in-between Pesky in-between temperatures mean packing pieces that keep you warm on chilly mornings—but also cool and comfortable on warm afternoons. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 For this in-between stretch, backless loafers are a sleek option cosigned by the fall runways. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 Dry complexions may get top billing here, but this lightweight overachiever plays just as nicely with combination, oily, acne-prone, and everything-in-between skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 Dry wash sprays, sometimes described as dry shampoo for clothes, are designed for that in-between stage when something isn’t truly dirty but could use a quick refresh. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The thin strap leaves the heel exposed, giving the shoes an airy feel that’s especially suited to those in-between-season days. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026 Whatever form her participation ultimately takes — as mere attendee, performer, or something in-between — Swift’s appearance at the CMAs will come amid what looks to be a possibly robust awards season for the superstar. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 But O’Connell, who serves somewhat as an in-between, gets to stick around as well. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
  1. borderline
  2. gray
  3. innermost
  4. inner
Adjective
  • Over the decades, the unassuming, borderline satirical roadside bar became a local landmark, attracting everyone from blue-collar workers and washed-up musicians to artists, retirees, bikers, and those who stop in simply to see what’s in a name.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Specifically, there is an unreasonable, borderline offensive concentration of outrageously good pizzerias crammed into a city of barely 100,000 people.
    — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of borderline
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  • According to a preliminary investigation, the crash happened as a gray Toyota Camry sped south on Prospect.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In Proserpina, eleven vertical yellow wooden rods, enrobed in layers of gray and maroon wire netting, increase in length around a wire-mesh spiral that reaches three feet at its tallest point.
    — Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • Outpost says the expensive, complex infrastructure is built once and reused across missions, with the innermost module tailored to each customer.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers say Mercury’s rough, impact-scarred surface may hide ‘wrinkles’ from global contraction, offering fresh clues to the evolution of the solar system’s smallest, innermost planet.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • Read Full Review In the heart of Yankee Connecticut, Winvian Farm is a perfect retreat for the jaded captain of industry wanting to reconnect with their playful inner child.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • At the very moment AI is forcing us to ask what only a human writer can do, Americans are getting more interested in the inner life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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