in moderation
idiom
: in a way that is reasonable and not excessive : in a moderate way
She believes in doing things in moderation.
Some people say that drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for you.
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Despite this, major regulatory agencies including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) continue to deem aspartame safe when consumed in moderation.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Eating chia seeds in moderation shouldn’t have a substantial impact on the effects of most medications.
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In Zone 1, homeowners should remove any flammable vegetation within 30 feet of a structure and focus on planting drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plant species in moderation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Eating chia seeds in moderation shouldn’t have a substantial impact on the effects of most medications.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
While Cancers have a rep for being homebodies with maternal and nurturing vibes, Venus in Cancer likes to join the party — just in moderation.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
In Zone 1, homeowners should remove any flammable vegetation within 30 feet of a structure and focus on planting drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plant species in moderation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in moderation
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“In moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20moderation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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