as in subtle
barely perceptible by a sense or by the mind
They studied how the subjects were affected by different sounds played at liminal intensity.
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Recent Examples of liminal
On Boredom, Rebellion and Being In-Between is an exploration of liminal spaces—both conceptual and physical—where girls have been placed and represented.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
As long as readers continue to crave that liminal space between dreams and reality, Labyrinth and its imaginative literary descendants will endure.
—Logan Karlie
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Through the nineteen-seventies, as Reich and Philip Glass were causing a ruckus in the classical-music establishment, Riley became a liminal figure.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
August is fashion’s liminal space — think summer’s ease meets fall’s anticipation.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
As long as readers continue to crave that liminal space between dreams and reality, Labyrinth and its imaginative literary descendants will endure.
—Logan Karlie
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Through the nineteen-seventies, as Reich and Philip Glass were causing a ruckus in the classical-music establishment, Riley became a liminal figure.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
August is fashion’s liminal space — think summer’s ease meets fall’s anticipation.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liminal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liminal
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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lucky Step Platform Sneakers These brown suede platform sneakers give a subtle lift while staying super comfortable thanks to memory foam insoles and arch support.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The program’s pulse felt faint, its identity slipping further with each loss.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The short uses stylized 3D and deadpan timing to explore routine, irritation and faint absurdity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Only the unseen auditions made the broadcast, suggesting the other was ultimately cut.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mushrooms never grow in isolation—to see one is to assume a vast network of mycelium sprouting unseen nearby.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The score indicates a slight improvement from the 2023-24 school year, when 26% of students achieved Level 3 or 4.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Katy Perry's manager appeared to take a slight dig at Wendy's, months after the fast food chain's comments about his pop star client.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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This week in Thessaloniki, industry professionals have been circulating leaflets and Visibility Zero campaign buttons, hoping to raise awareness about their struggle by ensuring that the movement is anything but invisible to festival guests.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The underwater clues that researchers are grasping for in this effort are invisible, almost ephemeral, but hold promise just the same.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Liminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liminal. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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