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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Willard, who lived in Evanston, was an educator, temperance proponent and suffragette.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026 -
Moral judgments like these became part of the school curriculum in the late 19th century, as the temperance movement gained momentum toward its goal of total abstinence.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 May 2026
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These investors, by virtue of their financial position or contractual rights, could obtain influence — direct or indirect — over business decisions that bear upon editorial independence, content moderation, distribution priorities, or the stewardship of Americans’ private data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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But, as with most things, moderation is key.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Moderateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderateness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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