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amidst
amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition (ALSO amidst, /əˈmɪdst/ ) formal
► C1 in the middle of or surrounded by: » On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes.» The new perfume was launched amidst a fanfare of publicity.→ SYNONYM AMONG(Cf. ↑among)Thesaurus+: ↑Between• • • Extra Examples:» a brief moment of levity amid the solemn proceedings» Her office was an oasis of peace and sanity amid the surrounding chaos.» The town sits amid gentle hills and dense forest.» The actors made their bows amid great applause.» The president cancelled his visit amid speculation that his health was failing. |