How to Use medium in a Sentence

medium

1 of 2 noun
  • These shirts are all mediums and I take a large.
  • Make my French fries a medium.
  • The artist works in two media, pencil and watercolor.
  • Her preferred medium is sculpture.
  • The media mogul doesn't share the same passion as Graham.
    Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Swift, and the media mania around her, has the potential to change that.
    Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The same cannot be seen of media coverage of new movies.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Two practices were open to the media and a third was open to a group of fans who paid to attend.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The campaign said the media would not be welcome at the reception.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
  • And with that, the former talk show host and media legend glided onto the stage.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2023
  • In fact, Chinese state media seems to have nothing but praise for Swift.
    Meaghan Tobin, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Ahead of the royal wedding in 2018, Ragland even joined Oprah Winfrey for yoga at the media mogul's home.
    Maggie Kreienberg, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • Potŏcnik and Humar create a gain medium by adding a dye to the soap and water that the bubbles form from.
    The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
  • And regardless of the size of your device, the pouch comes in three dimensions: medium, large, or plus.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2023
  • Many of us have been affected by layoffs in tech and media.
    Brad Mislow, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • And lastly, the media presents white men as the face of neurodivergence.
    Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 17 May 2023
  • With Khan and Kanter watching, M&A in the tech, media and telecom sector has slowed.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Choose from three modes: Min mode is best for hardwood floors, medium is ideal for daily cleans, and max is for the toughest dirt and stains.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Our mission is to keep advancing what the medium is doing.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2023
  • The company has tapped Alexandra Altschuler as vp of media and Don Wilcox as vp of marketing.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Perhaps nowhere are the pros and cons of AI for businesses as apparent as in the media industry.
    Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 22 July 2023
  • There is no denying that the relationship between the president and the media has had its share of ups and downs over more than two centuries.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Related Stories Social media, of course, can be a help as well as a hindrance.
    Peter Biskind, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024
  • But lifting our voices into media prominence isn’t enough to keep us safe.
    Time, 30 June 2023
  • After the app was suspended and the mother's complaint gained traction in the media, Konigsberg received a torrent of abuse.
    The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2023
  • The tune from the Barbie soundtrack was also a big winner at the Grammys, scoring the nod for song of the year (plus best song written for visual media during the pre-telecast).
    Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here.
    Oliver Darcy, CNN, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Both groups have engaged in a media blackout until the deadline, so the statement was made via an unlisted YouTube video for its members.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 30 June 2023
  • Here was proof that games were as worldly as any other medium—and, what’s more, uniquely suited to reflect on systems, bodies, choice, and chance.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 30 June 2023
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medium

2 of 2 adjective
  • How would you like your steak, sir: rare, medium, or well-done?
  • These T-shirts are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.
  • Place the cream and butter in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
  • In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and add onions.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • In a large Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the butter.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • There’s still small, medium and large movies that hit and don’t hit.
    J. Clara Chan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Choose from both medium and wide options to best suit the shape of your foot.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 25 May 2023
  • Her nails were a medium length and filed into a soft square shape.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The same holds true for medium bags that are eight pounds and under and large bags at 10 pounds or less.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • To make, add equal amounts of sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This Fiskars is a bit on the large size, which makes this tool ideal for medium or big hands.
    Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2023
  • The second man was described as about 18 years old with a medium build and curly blonde hair.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2023
  • While broth is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • He is described as a Latino man in his 20s, with a medium build.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
    Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Cook rice: Meanwhile, add 2 cups water, bay leaves, and kosher salt to a medium saucepan.
    Mike Lata, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • If your foot is medium to wide, order down one whole size.
    Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2023
  • In a large sauté pan, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Grill the stone fruit over a medium fire until the juices concentrate and the sugars begin to caramelize.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • Spray a small 8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
    Elisa Zied, Parents, 5 Aug. 2023
  • For the risotto, heat the chicken stock in a medium saucepan set over low heat, keeping it at a simmer.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Tear chicken into small pieces and add back to the broth, stir, and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Add shallots, garlic, and a little oil to a medium pot.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The untoasted oil can also be used to cook with over low or medium heat.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • While the chicken roasts, combine the brown sugar, fish sauce and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The Breeze is also offered in medium and wide widths, so most people will find a fit that works.
    Ebony Roberts, wsj.com, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
  • For extra warmth, choose from three heat settings: low, medium, and high.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Choose from small/medium crew socks, medium/large crew socks, and knee-high socks, starting as low as $15.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 22 Dec. 2023

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