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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Experts say healthy people don’t need to avoid taurine, but should still consume energy drinks in moderation.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025
Possible Side Effects Turmeric—when consumed in moderation as a food spice—usually does not cause significant side effects.
—Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
As always, oak should be used in moderation, and the lightest trepat wines tend to do best without oak.
—Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025
Possible Side Effects Turmeric—when consumed in moderation as a food spice—usually does not cause significant side effects.
—Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
As always, oak should be used in moderation, and the lightest trepat wines tend to do best without oak.
—Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.
—Seraphina Seow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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