mid-list
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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With the opening of “The Notebook” on Thursday, Michaelson will make the turn from a successful mid-list singer-songwriter to Broadway composer.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
And we are given zero incentive to buy them beyond the irresistible, lighthearted charm of these mid-list actors.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2013
Even a mid-list book requires attention: readings, bookstore signings, interviews and radio shows.
From Salon ● May 31, 2012
That supermarkets would stock booksellers' metaphorical bread and butter as loss leaders – making the "secondary purchase" a carton of orange juice instead of a skilfully crafted mid-list novel.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 17, 2010
And there are dozens of young mid-list talents at work who don't get as much press but probably should.
From Time Magazine Archive
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