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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city
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as in psychic
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
taxpayers of medium income
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
a politician who first reads the polls and then inevitably takes the medium stance on every issue
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
another medium effort from a movie director who can do better
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Recent Examples of medium
Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2025
The media company looking to close the loopholes by the end of 2025, with the impact starting to appear in its financials by 2026.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2025
The media company looking to close the loopholes by the end of 2025, with the impact starting to appear in its financials by 2026.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Add the butter and beat on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
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Rural India might seem like the middle of nowhere to someone who has never been to Uttar Pradesh.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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There are two simple yet powerful audience segments to focus on here: the movable middle and your most valuable consumers and stores.—
Michael Della Penna,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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In a hypercompetitive online environment where every social media comment stands to influence brand perception and loyalty, a strong social monitoring program does more than just collect data.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fungus thrives in warm, moist areas, so having your sweaty feet stuffed inside shoes and socks all day can create an ideal environment for fungus to grow.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Exhausting all resources, Cuellar has sought out six different psychics to locate Teddy.—
Olivia Cyrus
August 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This night market will feature crystals, plants, books, jewelry, oddities, curiosities and psychics.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Making lateral moves work requires more than a platform.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 1948: Vicki Manalo Draves, the first Asian American to win Olympic gold three days earlier, in 3-meter springboard diving, doubled her achievement with a gold in 10-meter platform diving.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s up 3% on average, compared with the start of the 2024 school year.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 16 analysts who cover the stock estimate 8.8% upside given an average price target of $219, according to TipRanks.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Young and the offense may only get one series of work — head coach Dave Canales only wants that unit to play 8-12 plays, and all of that could be eaten up with a decent first drive.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Only a few Braves have been good at it, and too many of them cost the team repeatedly in close games when merely decent RISP hitting would make a difference.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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