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Recent Examples of in-between
And indeed, in-between the shiny sales pitches came little glimpses of self-own.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
This toasty sweater is perfect for layering over my Uniqlo HeatTech shirts for maximum warmth or wearing over a cami on those in-between mildly warmer winter days.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With Mercury approaching its retrograde shadow and eclipse season arriving next week, this remains an in-between time.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of in-between notes — grace notes and movement.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
This toasty sweater is perfect for layering over my Uniqlo HeatTech shirts for maximum warmth or wearing over a cami on those in-between mildly warmer winter days.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With Mercury approaching its retrograde shadow and eclipse season arriving next week, this remains an in-between time.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of in-between notes — grace notes and movement.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
Adjective
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For those of us of a certain age, the news of LaBeouf popping up at a random bar in a random city and wreaking havoc is borderline old-fashioned.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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The arthouse references might sound arcane, but this is Chen’s most accessible and borderline commercial effort to date.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Video showed a gray sedan engulfed in flames after hitting a divider beneath the airport.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For example, the synthetic fabrics used on the innermost layer are versatile, and engineers can introduce new properties and functionalities for users.—
Cara Ocobock,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub — perhaps more than any other coach on staff — is not afraid to share his innermost thoughts during interviews.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Channel your inner punk princess with fishnets, military boots, and lots of leather.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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