happy medium
noun
: a good choice or condition that avoids any extremes
The car's designers have found/struck a happy medium between affordability and luxury.
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This is a happy medium Here's the schedule for Social Security payments in July.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Or maybe there’s a happy medium.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
There's a happy medium for the Bucks to pursue, though.
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Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Thanks to an adjustable drawstring, these wide-leg pants are basically a happy medium between a structured jean and my favorite pair of sweatpants.
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Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Or maybe there’s a happy medium.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
There's a happy medium for the Bucks to pursue, though.
—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Thanks to an adjustable drawstring, these wide-leg pants are basically a happy medium between a structured jean and my favorite pair of sweatpants.
—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy medium
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“Happy medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20medium. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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