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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Danny Funt, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Eat turkey bacon in moderation, and choose nitrate-free versions.
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When consumed in moderation, honey is safe for most people to eat.
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Danny Funt, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
Sipping the drink in moderation might be fine for some people.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Eat turkey bacon in moderation, and choose nitrate-free versions.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
When consumed in moderation, honey is safe for most people to eat.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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