as in temperance
an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the moderateness of their enthusiasm for my proposed outing suggested that they would rather do something else
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Noun
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The temperance movement, which aimed to reduce alcohol use, gained steam in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025 -
The movie clip reveals how much temperance, humanity, and transcendence Mary Jackson needs to navigate a system that has embedded injustices that few see or understand.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The best deals for consumers, and the best outcomes for public health, come not from chasing THC percentages but from embracing moderation.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just remember moderation and consult your team!—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Moderateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderateness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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