1
as in decent
of average to below average quality
your grades are mediocre and barely acceptable
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2
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
Many will no longer accept mediocre or sub-par service.
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Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
West Virginia finished the 2024 season with a mediocre 6-7 record in the Big 12.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, Trojans fans are weary of waiting for Riley to end 15 largely mediocre years of post-Pete Carroll football.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The 2025 roster feels serviceable, which might be enough to get by in the mediocre NFC South.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
West Virginia finished the 2024 season with a mediocre 6-7 record in the Big 12.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, Trojans fans are weary of waiting for Riley to end 15 largely mediocre years of post-Pete Carroll football.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The 2025 roster feels serviceable, which might be enough to get by in the mediocre NFC South.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediocre
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The Padres might come to regret trading Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, but another trade deadline acquisition, Freddy Fermin, has provided a decent upgrade at a position of glaring weakness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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One is the character of the factory owner, Baek Joo-sang, who has a very dark, hidden side to him, but who is also considered a good boss and decent person by the people around him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Overall, this wasn’t a terrible episode, but having our heroes start in the UK and then end up in Spain in the first episode felt rushed and wasteful.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both men are good, both men are bad and both men have made terrible mistakes.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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On a scale of one to five, an average or satisfactory experience is a three.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Of those, six — including five children — are in satisfactory condition.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cutting carbs entirely can raise the risk of cholesterol, kidney stones, poor bone health, gut problems, and even cancer, added Stefanki.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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Before Wednesday’s game, people within the organization were optimistic about Helsley putting his tipping problem and overall poor pitching behind him, pointing to a clean inning Monday.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This team was outcoached and outperformed against a team that is expected to be middling at best.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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What happened between the Raiders getting clobbered and hitting cruise control is what allows middling teams like them — and the Patriots — to ascend mediocrity.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The efficiency and immediacy of space medicine may well influence healthcare innovation far beyond orbit, inspiring systems that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But because the signals are so faint, they can be drowned out by cheap jammers or replaced by counterfeit ones.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high and swirl to coat skillet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Barissimo Apple Crisp Ground Coffee This $7 blend combines medium-roast coffee with notes of baked apple and cinnamon crumble for a beverage that feels like dessert in a mug.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Numerous technologies that people initially considered inferior have ended up becoming revolutionary breakthroughs.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Women are greedy, untrustworthy, weak and inferior, these influencers say.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Mediocre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediocre. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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