as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the young widow remarried with what was regarded as immoderate haste by most observers
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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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Recent Examples of immoderate
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That would have put the celebration on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, a day traditionally marked by a big pancake supper and other immoderate and extravagant indulgences on the night before fasting and sobriety take over for Lent.
—Ruth Graham, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
The meat is juicy, salty and a little stringy, with a thick, craggy crust laced with an immoderate amount of black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Haley’s gift is to come across as a moderate while espousing immoderate views and surrounding herself with extremists.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2023
Mia got her gig and Lucia got her money; that final shot, in which the two best friends skip off together to make immoderate purchases, might be the closest thing White will ever give us to a happy ending.
—Time, 12 Dec. 2022
It’s long been argued that information disclosure initiatives like TRI compel polluters to scale back immoderate emissions for fear that their names might otherwise end up on the front page of The New York Times.
—Ava Kofman, oregonlive, 16 Dec. 2021
In my reading, Louie has been accused of immoderate desire, and the story is her response.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 May 2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, isn’t their willingness to pursue traditional Democratic goals by immoderate methods but their embrace of radical progressivism.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2021
Adjective
And drinking any type of alcohol in any type of immoderate way can bring more than a shot of risks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That would have put the celebration on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, a day traditionally marked by a big pancake supper and other immoderate and extravagant indulgences on the night before fasting and sobriety take over for Lent.
—Ruth Graham, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
The meat is juicy, salty and a little stringy, with a thick, craggy crust laced with an immoderate amount of black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Haley’s gift is to come across as a moderate while espousing immoderate views and surrounding herself with extremists.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2023
Mia got her gig and Lucia got her money; that final shot, in which the two best friends skip off together to make immoderate purchases, might be the closest thing White will ever give us to a happy ending.
—Time, 12 Dec. 2022
It’s long been argued that information disclosure initiatives like TRI compel polluters to scale back immoderate emissions for fear that their names might otherwise end up on the front page of The New York Times.
—Ava Kofman, oregonlive, 16 Dec. 2021
In my reading, Louie has been accused of immoderate desire, and the story is her response.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 May 2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, isn’t their willingness to pursue traditional Democratic goals by immoderate methods but their embrace of radical progressivism.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immoderate
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The incident seemed to be an example of hazing or, if not, some sort of extreme prank, Fitzpatrick said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and damages from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.—
Michael Copley
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Russell Newlove,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to go with your shades: larger-than-life, rock star excess—in which case L.A.-based Jacques Marie Mage are your choice, my favourites are the Admiral, far right ($1,075)—or subtle, sleek frames which perform their function quietly—for these, N.Y.C.’s Moscot are the answer.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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His platform of law and order, free markets, tighter control of immigration, and pushing back on the left’s social excesses was the exact medicine that Canada needed.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Immoderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immoderate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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