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as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
a talk show that seems to select political pundits mostly for their exhibitionistic intemperateness
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as in alcoholism
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
as far as the townspeople are concerned, the students at the local college seem to be far more noteworthy for their intemperateness than for their intellectualism
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Noun
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Both have felt the crushing weight of active alcoholism and drug addiction.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
30 July 2025 -
That’s kind of like blaming the bartender for your alcoholism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Remove the hinge pin, coat it lightly with mayonnaise, reinsert it, and wipe off any excess.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The products come from creators who have exhausted their networks, and from brands looking to align excess with purpose.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Intemperateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intemperateness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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