immoderation

Definition of immoderationnext
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits immoderation seemed to inhabit every facet of the actress's over-the-top life

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Noun
  • 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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  • The three host nations of the World Cup – Canada, Mexico and the United States – are home to around 200,000 ultra-high net worth individuals, those sitting on fortunes in excess of $30 million.
    Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
  • Fox also has said the play’s politics are intentionally elusive, but its main target is identity-politics excesses.
    Frank DiGiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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“Immoderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immoderation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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