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 so many benefits, plums are probably best enjoyed in moderation.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite so many benefits, plums are probably best enjoyed in moderation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
But when used in moderation and with a well-balanced formula, cannabis can be a sustainable part of a healthy sleep routine.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
So go ahead and write or say the names of the recipients of your message, but do so in moderation and then offer these other forms of customization:
Company name.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.
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