as in subtle
barely perceptible by a sense or by the mind
They studied how the subjects were affected by different sounds played at liminal intensity.
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Recent Examples of liminal
Which leaves one thing to evaluate in this liminal space: trust.
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But what does the pregnancy mean for TVLine’s Fever Dream Theory, which argues that the entire ship is fake and the passengers are occupying the liminal space between life and death?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Brine flies thrive in one of the planet’s most bizarre and vanishing environments
Brine flies thrive in strange, liminal habitats — not in freshwater, on land, or in the briny waters of the sea.
—Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
Regardless of the vast cultural and secular perspectives on death and afterlife, objects are ultimately a tangible bridge between the living and the dead, artifacts that live on in the liminal space past our own mortality.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But what does the pregnancy mean for TVLine’s Fever Dream Theory, which argues that the entire ship is fake and the passengers are occupying the liminal space between life and death?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Brine flies thrive in one of the planet’s most bizarre and vanishing environments
Brine flies thrive in strange, liminal habitats — not in freshwater, on land, or in the briny waters of the sea.
—Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
Regardless of the vast cultural and secular perspectives on death and afterlife, objects are ultimately a tangible bridge between the living and the dead, artifacts that live on in the liminal space past our own mortality.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liminal
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The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Scot Warwick’s final communication with his wife was a faint squeeze of her hand.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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The eclipse effect will open up sustained views of the sun's faint surrounding corona, allowing for the second craft to use a suite of onboard sensors to collect data and photograph the inner region of the corona, according to the ESA.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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By using advanced algorithms to assess every child’s individual health data, previously unseen connections and interactions between phenotypic factors are revealed.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Dovecote, an atmospheric drama short film by Italian filmmaker and artesian Marco Perego, the camera fixates on society’s often unseen citizens: the women confined to a seaside prison in Venice.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Goose will always have a slight limp because his leg is now a bit shorter.Joy Jackson , Eula Calahan, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Designed for comfort and discretion, these nearly invisible hearing aids fit snugly behind or inside the ear, ensuring a seamless and natural listening experience.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adam wants to disappear and remain invisible, yet Ayub somehow remains completely watchable and the focus of the audience’s curiosity.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Liminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liminal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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