excessiveness

noun

Definition of excessivenessnext
as in excess
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the excessiveness for which decadent Rome has become famous in history

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Recent Examples of excessiveness This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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excess
Noun
  • Store the excess in the refrigerator to keep the green onions fresh for longer.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But there is no question there’s going to be accountability for the corruption, for the excess, for the abuse of power that has existed coming out of this White House.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
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