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
But what does Twain’s encore mean for TVLine’s Fever Dream Theory, which argues that the entire ship is fake and the passengers are occupying the liminal space between life and death?
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 29 Dec. 2024
That liminal space is essential for coming up with new ideas.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The film is otherwise measured, outright crisp in its cerebral plunge into the liminal spaces of modern sexuality.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
March Madness is a wrap, pro basketball is in that weird liminal space before the playoffs, and the NFL Draft is still a few weeks away with no more pro days left.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 29 Dec. 2024
That liminal space is essential for coming up with new ideas.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The film is otherwise measured, outright crisp in its cerebral plunge into the liminal spaces of modern sexuality.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
March Madness is a wrap, pro basketball is in that weird liminal space before the playoffs, and the NFL Draft is still a few weeks away with no more pro days left.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liminal
Adjective
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Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, telescopic technology has come a long way in the past 95 years, with deep surveys that can capture the passage of a faint object.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know The faint signal from navigation satellites is easy to jam.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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There are two quick service options available: Spit Fyre Grill – Overlooking the action of the Fyre Drill water attraction, Spit Fyre Grill is a quick-service dining location featuring delicious, hearty meals flame-seared by a helpful (unseen) dragon fry cook.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The comedy show uploaded a three-minute video highlighting previously unseen bloopers, cast breaks from both rehearsals and live episodes, and mistakes from live episodes on Wednesday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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By virtue of no state income tax, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas, Dallas and Nashville do enjoy a slight competitive advantage, but the first 14 Cup champions of the cap era didn’t share that same edge.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Injuries can range from a slight stretching of the ligament to a complete tear, where the knee becomes unstable.—
Paul McClure
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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While auras may come from the realm of pseudoscience, all living beings do emit a faint light, invisible to the human eye—one that is extinguished upon death.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Expertise demands lifelong humility, rigor and self-correction, much of it invisible to the public eye.—
Venktesh Ramnath,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Liminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liminal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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