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
Inflation is rising in the aftermath of the Iran war, having already gotten a boost from tariffs enacted last year, even as wage growth continues a longer-term moderation.
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Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Much has changed since the first biopic's release, with parent company Meta issuing controversial updates to its content moderation protocols and community standards across Facebook and Instagram.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle argued that excellence lies in moderation and striking the right balance.
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Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Strawberries are safe for dogs to eat in moderation.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Skipping that login convenience is a good idea on security grounds, too, given how many Facebook account-takeover scams are out there and how Meta’s content-moderation machinery can wrongly lock people out.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
However, when eaten in moderation, grapes can still be part of a healthy diet—even for many people with diabetes.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
The company uses a combination of technology and moderation to identify and remove such content, according to the spokesperson.
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Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Or enjoy the traditional recipe in moderation as a dip for vegetables.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Much has changed since the first biopic's release, with parent company Meta issuing controversial updates to its content moderation protocols and community standards across Facebook and Instagram.
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle argued that excellence lies in moderation and striking the right balance.
—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Strawberries are safe for dogs to eat in moderation.
—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Skipping that login convenience is a good idea on security grounds, too, given how many Facebook account-takeover scams are out there and how Meta’s content-moderation machinery can wrongly lock people out.
—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
However, when eaten in moderation, grapes can still be part of a healthy diet—even for many people with diabetes.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
The company uses a combination of technology and moderation to identify and remove such content, according to the spokesperson.
—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Or enjoy the traditional recipe in moderation as a dip for vegetables.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderation
temperance
Noun
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In the winter of 1920, the United States entered Prohibition in the United States after years of campaigning by temperance groups who believed alcohol sat at the root of many social ills.
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Another was promoting temperance realizing alcoholism could destroy families.
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“Moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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