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

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Even so, eaten in moderation, this usually isn't a problem for most people. —Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025

Why Dark Chocolate Is Actually Good for You Dark chocolate is known to be good for your heart and brain health when consumed in moderation. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 June 2025

To prevent a potential blood sugar spike, raisins should be consumed in moderation. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 June 2025

After all, in Mediterranean diets, where olive oil is consumed in moderation, oleic acid intake has been widely researched and identified as a key factor in lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and other diseases. —Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025

Rhymes for in moderation

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