in-between

adjective

Definition of in-betweennext
as in borderline

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Recent Examples of in-between The root isn't too heavy or dark, and the blonde is neither too warm nor too cool, but rather the perfect in-between, pale gold shade. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 June 2026 Wear them with sandals in the summertime or with tall boots for fall—and every other occasion in-between. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Capris are in their comeback era, offering the perfect in-between option for when full-length pants feel too heavy and shorts don’t quite fit the vibe. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Typically, there are ebbs and flows across an entire season, big upgrades spaced out with some smaller bits in-between. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Those in-between spaces, so often treated as afterthoughts, became one of the emotional centers of his work. — Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Cybersecurity most often fails at the seams, in those in-between spaces where there’s no clear responsibility and, thus, no one feels accountable. — Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The new AmaMaya expands Mekong operations in January 2027, connecting Vietnam and Cambodia’s contrasts with a pace that makes the in-between matter. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
  1. borderline
  2. gray
  3. innermost
  4. inner
Adjective
  • Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
  • As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of borderline
Adjective
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • And, in a number of cases, researchers have found evidence that this is happening, with one case of an extremely young star emitting flares seemingly in response to the orbit of its innermost planet.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026
  • Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • Burton plays Bobby as having great inner strength in a comically weak body.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • The butterfly encircles Larsson's eye, with its wings spanning the whole area from her inner brow to well past its tip.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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