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.
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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excess
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Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The areas in red are indicative of temperatures well in excess of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and include major European cities such as Madrid and Paris.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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“Excessiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessiveness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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