as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
a candidate with middle-of-the-road views on most hot-button issues
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middle of the road
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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
I'm in the middle of the road on that issue.
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Recent Examples of middle-of-the-road
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Branch makes high-quality, comfortable office chairs at middle-of-the-road price points.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the challenge is figuring out how to squeeze production out of it that’s better than middle-of-the-road.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after retiring from the NFL in 2019, Sanchez spent two seasons with ESPN before making the move to Fox in July 2021 where has been a color analyst for middle-of-the-road afternoon games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For those with middle-of-the-road scores, say around 740, the average annual premium increased by $792.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Branch makes high-quality, comfortable office chairs at middle-of-the-road price points.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the challenge is figuring out how to squeeze production out of it that’s better than middle-of-the-road.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after retiring from the NFL in 2019, Sanchez spent two seasons with ESPN before making the move to Fox in July 2021 where has been a color analyst for middle-of-the-road afternoon games.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
Adjective
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This pair has 15-20 mmHg of compression, the perfect moderate amount for a shorter flight.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even moderate drinking can cause metabolic stress, inflammation, impaired detoxification and hormonal shifts, Hyman said, which can affect nearly every organ system in the body.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Middle-of-the-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle-of-the-road. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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