as in temperance
an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the kind of person who does everything in moderation
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Recent Examples of moderation
Classic sauna drinks include ice-cold lager, Long Drink, or homemade berry juices, with moderation being key.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Fortunately, its moderation system includes an appeal process.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Slow and steady wins the race In an industry often focused on speed and scale, the team at Celeste Ecoflyers proposes a shift toward deliberate moderation.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Rosado started a second group that included new moderation policies and discussion guidelines, which is still operational.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
To me, moderation is what makes enjoyment possible over the long run.
—Dr. Howard Tucker, CNBC, 10 May 2026
But the median voter isn’t exactly baying for moderation and compromise.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Coffee, when consumed in moderation, typically does not significantly disrupt the body's fluid balance.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Dead or Excessive Plants Greenery on the porch can be a nice touch, but it should be used in moderation, according to Gordon.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Fortunately, its moderation system includes an appeal process.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Slow and steady wins the race In an industry often focused on speed and scale, the team at Celeste Ecoflyers proposes a shift toward deliberate moderation.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Rosado started a second group that included new moderation policies and discussion guidelines, which is still operational.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
To me, moderation is what makes enjoyment possible over the long run.
—Dr. Howard Tucker, CNBC, 10 May 2026
But the median voter isn’t exactly baying for moderation and compromise.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Coffee, when consumed in moderation, typically does not significantly disrupt the body's fluid balance.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Dead or Excessive Plants Greenery on the porch can be a nice touch, but it should be used in moderation, according to Gordon.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderation
temperance
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Moral judgments like these became part of the school curriculum in the late 19th century, as the temperance movement gained momentum toward its goal of total abstinence.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 May 2026
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The temperance, abolition, and civil-rights movements in America were all motivated in part by religious convictions.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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