middle ground

as in middle
a middle point between extremes both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

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.
Recent Examples of middle ground This stick bronzer comes in five neutral-leaning shades that are ever-so-slightly warm, creating the perfect middle ground between a contour product and a bronzer. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024 It's assumed that most mattress shoppers are selecting between soft and firm, or trying to find a middle ground acceptable to partners with different preferences. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 Khan has received the most attention in this discussion, but Harris would likely replace or keep both her and Kanter rather than take some form of a middle ground. Owen Tedford, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 In Congress, Duarte has sought to find a middle ground on immigration policy that takes into account the Central Valley’s constant need for migrant labor for the billion-dollar agricultural industry. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for middle ground 

Thesaurus Entries Near middle ground

Cite this Entry

“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!