MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROADISM Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

middle-of-the-roadism

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Definition of middle-of-the-roadism

as in sacrifice

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Fraser’s sculptures at the Whitney realize, in three dimensions, the sacrifice that de Monteflores’s paintings had visualized decades earlier.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
The governor's executive order also states Feehan was posthumously promoted to captain and will receive the Bronze Star and Purple Heart in recognition of his sacrifice.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacrifice

Noun

Despite the Warriors operating with a pathetic sense of self-mortification — bending over backward for the mere possibility the King might grace them with his presence — the power of friendship wasn’t enough to lure James to the Bay.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Now fully convinced of Broadwater’s innocence, Sebold looks back on the entire episode with deep mortification.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Definition of mortification

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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the beginning of her relationship with John, Carolyn’s central problem was that being part of the Kennedy family demanded some level of self-denial.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of self-denial

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Success requires self-discipline, resilience and the ability to stay productive without the structure of a traditional office.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some employ chatbots for fun or companionship, but many others use them to support their mental health care—from attempting to self-diagnose conditions to helping with self-discipline.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Definition of self-discipline

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