in-between

adjective

Definition of in-betweennext
as in borderline

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Recent Examples of in-between But O’Connell, who serves somewhat as an in-between, gets to stick around as well. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Kripke and Bert want to leave, Stuart and Denise opt to stay, leading to the former duo being stuck falling in an endless void in-between universes. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Much like The Morning Show star’s, this top has a V-neck design outlined by ruffles, with three-quarter-length sleeves for the in-between weather. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 September is all about the in-between—think trendy polka dots, buttery yellows, colorful gemstones, and vampy hues that hint at the season ahead. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 The camera crews check in every couple of days, and Alba and Mathis are consulted in-between all the hustle and bustle. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 These in-between areas often contained a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses, and many appear to have changed continuously in the decades since the maps were drawn in 1960s. — Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Kazakhstan is situated in-between Russia and China, happens to have a really large supply of it sitting in the ground. — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Artsakh was a grey zone, a non-existent place, more famous for its in-between status than its monuments, natural beauty or history. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
  1. borderline
  2. gray
  3. innermost
  4. inner
Adjective
  • Aside from animation similarities, the main element these two cartoons have in common is a breakneck, borderline chaotic pace.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The long, borderline stiletto shape gives each flower its own space to bloom—even allowing for some pearl accents.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of borderline
Adjective
  • The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • The image is whimsical, belying their instinct to flee the harsh world outside that tent, and through it, the audience gets to understand their psyche and innermost thoughts.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Patients want to look like themselves, just a bit more harmonious, more refreshed, better aligned with their innermost sense of self.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • Once excavation is finished, crews can remove the backup system and inner shield while leaving the outer shell behind as permanent tunnel support.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Each represents a link in a chain, a continuously evolving but mystically consistent method of shaping, presenting, and expressing sound, using its physical properties to map out an inner emotional space.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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