middle ground
noun
1
: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives
Examples of middle ground in a Sentence
The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.
Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.
Recent Examples on the Web
That means finding a middle ground between romanticism and realism.
—
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Compulsory voting and a preference system that redistributes votes cast for candidates that fall out of the race mean both parties focus on securing the maximum middle ground.
—Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The one-year pause represents a relative middle ground for the candidate, who is accepting campaign donations from real estate moguls and emphasizing housing development across the city.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground between comfort and over-sedation becomes one of the most difficult challenges for families and caregivers.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle ground
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Compulsory voting and a preference system that redistributes votes cast for candidates that fall out of the race mean both parties focus on securing the maximum middle ground.
—Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The one-year pause represents a relative middle ground for the candidate, who is accepting campaign donations from real estate moguls and emphasizing housing development across the city.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground between comfort and over-sedation becomes one of the most difficult challenges for families and caregivers.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle ground
Cite this Entry
“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20ground. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share