as in subtle
barely perceptible by a sense or by the mind
They studied how the subjects were affected by different sounds played at liminal intensity.
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Recent Examples of liminal
Like being trapped in a fever dream or moving through a liminal space, the stories play with the feeling of wrongness, of things out of place.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
These are distinctly Japanese anxieties — as is getting trapped in a liminal space that scuppers your punctuality.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Smith is now approximately halfway through her pregnancy and will remain in this liminal space for at least another twelve weeks.
—Brea Baker, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
That liminal space that Elie describes between belief and disbelief has closed, at least for the time being.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
These are distinctly Japanese anxieties — as is getting trapped in a liminal space that scuppers your punctuality.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Smith is now approximately halfway through her pregnancy and will remain in this liminal space for at least another twelve weeks.
—Brea Baker, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
That liminal space that Elie describes between belief and disbelief has closed, at least for the time being.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liminal
Adjective
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The wine exhibits a delicate mousse featuring citrus-lime zest, layered with brioche, pear, and subtle minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Hill's faint whistling can be heard in the background, hinting that the time loop may be far from broken, and Hill may not be gone after all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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My favorite hotel memory is: Waking up at Hotel Ritz to birdsong, sunlight, and the faint scent of fresh croissants — Parisian magic in every sense.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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On July 29, the 9th Earl Spencer posted a previously unseen throwback photo from childhood with his elder sister to Instagram, along with a bit of history about the picture.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Car buyers are benefiting from a slight downturn in interest rates, too.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The agency also issued forecast alerts of slight sea level changes for the rest of Japan’s coastline.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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From Assumption To Alignment: The Power Of Agreements Turning expectations into agreements is about making the invisible visible.—
Carrie-Ann Barrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For many Hoosiers, youth homelessness is an invisible issue.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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“Liminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liminal. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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