Synonyms of midst

midst 1 of 2

noun

ˈmidst 

1

as in middle

an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface

stood in the midst of the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• middle
• center
• midpoint
• core
• interior
• inside

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• periphery
• perimeter

2

as in height

the most intense or characteristic phase of something

in the midst of illustrating a new book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• middle
• height
• depth
• center
• thick
• deep
• heart

midst

2 of 2

preposition

as in among

in or into the middle of

gave a victory speech midst cheering supporters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• among
• amid
• through
• mid
• between
• in the thick of
• betwixt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• from
• out of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of midst

Noun

The local utility is in the midst of a five-year project to replace about 150 miles of pipes, the oldest of which are about 170. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

In the midst of the love triangle, Lauren and Kit kiss, Lucas sees and subsequently sleeps with Lauren’s friend Ashley (Jennifer Ens). — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Outkick was in the process of breaking the news of his ouster on Monday when ESPN PR pulled him during a commercial break in the midst of NFL Live, while not so slyly trying to get The Athletic to break the story instead. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

In the midst of an album about Charli’s insecurity, her place in the industry, and the façade endemic to pop stardom, that choice, at first glance, feels out of place. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 July 2026