Definition of middle-of-the-roadnext

middle of the road

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phrase

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
Adjective
The Giants are hoping their secondary can turn around after a middle-of-the-road season in 2025. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Its score in cost & financing, meanwhile, was more middle-of-the-road. — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 The Dolphins had 39 sacks last season, which tied for 15th in the NFL, a middle-of-the-road ranking. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 While its roster did sport the Byrds, it was better known for middle-of-the-road pop fare by acts like Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett. — Chris Morris, Variety, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for middle-of-the-road
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
Adjective
  • Republicans, however, could take advantage of Newsom’s action and cast him as a soft-on-crime liberal who is out of touch with most Americans, which risks turning away moderate voters.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • By contrast, Hernandez de Cos favors a more moderate policy style.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Ouidah, an especially important destination for those tracing their ancestry, is central to that effort.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • After more than a century, maintaining The Morton Arboretum’s connection with the community remains a central theme for the nonprofit’s work.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • In addition to traditional cancellation and interruption protection, the plan includes medical coverage, emergency evacuation benefits and reimbursement for certain travel inconveniences.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Keurig and Lavazza’s new pods ditch the traditional plastic cups for compostable coffee tablets.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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