1
as in decent
of average to below average quality
your grades are mediocre and barely acceptable
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as in terrible
of low quality
mediocre carvings in a pseudo-African style that are sold to tourists
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Recent Examples of mediocre
So, what does the Golden State’s mediocre scores tell us about California’s business climate?
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Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
There’s a difference in the way Americans do mediocre Shakespeare and the way Brits do it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Toyota similarly shares its mediocre bZ4X EV with Subaru, which is rebadged as the Solterra EV.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
However, with the Niners’ defense undefined and its defensive line play underwhelming, San Francisco cannot afford to be a mediocre offense in the second half of the season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
There’s a difference in the way Americans do mediocre Shakespeare and the way Brits do it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Toyota similarly shares its mediocre bZ4X EV with Subaru, which is rebadged as the Solterra EV.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
However, with the Niners’ defense undefined and its defensive line play underwhelming, San Francisco cannot afford to be a mediocre offense in the second half of the season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediocre
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If Williams gets decent protection and can hang in the pocket, receivers D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet are capable of making plays.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To be clear, longer-term measures of breadth are still in decent shape.David Keller, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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This universal approach to patient care allows for a stress-free journey to satisfactory hair transplantation for all international visitors.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a satisfactory level of liquidity and capital resources, with management believing that its liquidity sources are sufficient to support existing operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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More than 40% of pregnant people were exposed to extreme heat, and nearly three-quarters lived in areas with poor air quality, the report found.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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His ruminations on the nature of reality are those of a bright high-schooler or a middling stoner.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety As for adult viewers, they may be engrossed during the sporadic stretches of middling suspense, and impressed by the striking cinematography of Idan Menin, which greatly enhances the movie’s overall impact.Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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The standard plan with ads costs $6.99/month, less than half the cost of the regular standard plan ($15.49/month), and much cheaper than the top-tier premium plan ($22.99/month).Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Now a crypto-friendly U.S. could welcome the small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) waiting on the sidelines concerned about legitimacy risks and regulatory backlash to take the invest alongside the biggest and the best and creating a great economic boost to often underserved market.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and watch for slick spots, with the travel impact expected to be low or medium.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The poorest Americans also have access to health care and education systems that, while obviously inferior compared to those enjoyed by rich Americans, are still superior to those of very poor countries.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The suit described the online school as inferior to Doe’s previous school.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Mediocre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediocre. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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