LIMINAL Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

liminal

adjective

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 Since its inception, the Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album has been a liminal space in the genre, a place for music with mass appeal (like Beyoncé’s Lemonade, which won in 2017) as well as more lowkey sensations (like Lucky Daye’s Table for Two, 2022’s winner). —

Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 What in the liminal space universe is going on here?! —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2024 Early deliveries in 2024 already exceeded expectations, so when the full lineup enters production, Lamborghini looks poised to potentially enter the liminal era between internal-combustion and full electrification in the strongest possible market positioning. —

Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 Yet, in these liminal times, an upswell of creatives and entrepreneurs—some calling themselves the resistance to the communist state—are creating new art, places to stay, and places to eat, drink, and listen to music. —

Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for liminal

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Adjective

The effect of these systems is subtle, as the driver should feel heroic, not overridden.

Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Google | 🌱💡 The tech company continues to roll out subtle but smart sustainability features across many of its platforms.

CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024