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.

Examples of in moderation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite this, major regulatory agencies including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) continue to deem aspartame safe when consumed in moderation. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025

Eating chia seeds in moderation shouldn’t have a substantial impact on the effects of most medications. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025

While Cancers have a rep for being homebodies with maternal and nurturing vibes, Venus in Cancer likes to join the party — just in moderation. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 July 2025

In Zone 1, homeowners should remove any flammable vegetation within 30 feet of a structure and focus on planting drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plant species in moderation. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025

Rhymes for in moderation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration