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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And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Treat the toy like TV, fun in moderation, not a substitute for playmates.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Manfred greets him with about 100 dinner rolls (his favorite, when served in moderation) and a declaration that he will only be addressed as John Lennon.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Treat the toy like TV, fun in moderation, not a substitute for playmates.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Manfred greets him with about 100 dinner rolls (his favorite, when served in moderation) and a declaration that he will only be addressed as John Lennon.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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