golden mean

noun

Definition of golden meannext
as in middle
a middle point between extremes when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance

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Recent Examples of golden mean What was once perceived as a temporary fix may, however, prove to be the golden mean. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 21 June 2025 The trajectory's holding steady, not trending to the golden mean of 2%. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2021 The result of this mechanical wizardry is the golden mean of a modern luxury conveyance. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Dec. 2021 Sullivan notes, for instance, Mayan astrologers’ discovery of the golden mean. — Alyssa Mora, Variety, 22 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for golden mean
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  1. middle
  2. mean
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  • Cake Topping and assembly Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Then, there's the USMNT's stunning run so far — rekindling hope and excitement for fans at home after years of finishing middle of the pack on the global stage.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 1 July 2026
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  • At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Even a ceremony of modest means involves a financial output for a ceremony venue, the bride’s dress, and more.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026
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