as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
a candidate with middle-of-the-road views on most hot-button issues
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middle of the road
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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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Atlanta, on the other hand, is a middle-of-the-road team in both categories.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
These tend to provide a combination of cushioning and lateral support that’s a little more middle-of-the-road.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
The Oscars were about quality meeting popularity, about a kind of middle-of-the-road solid ground — and, at moments, artistic fearlessness.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
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The Jets’ offensive line was a middle-of-the-road unit last season, allowing 40 sacks, which ranked 17th in the league.
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There are currently multiple drugs available to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, making an early and accurate diagnosis an important first step to managing symptoms and slowing further cognitive decline.—
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Legislation like the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future has no regard for Maryland’s fiscal well-being and will only serve to alienate moderate voters.—
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
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Glasner has used the 3-4-3 in every game this season, and a back three is well-suited to playing against two central attackers.—
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Known for its bold yellow hue and long history in traditional medicine, turmeric has caught the attention of researchers for one surprising reason: its potential to help lower cholesterol.—
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Mirrored after the traditional athletic signing days wherein student athletes commit on paper to pursue their academic and athletic careers at a college or university, academic signing days are designed to honor scholars following a different path.—
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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 31 May. 2025.
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