moderateness

noun

Definition of moderatenessnext
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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  1. temperance
  2. moderation
Noun
  • As the temperance movement grew, the Besley Brewery attempted to change with the times, but was later sold around 1912.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in 1961 by a puppeteer who acquired a former Victorian temperance hall damaged during the Blitz of World War II, the theater holds one of the world’s last remaining double marionette bridges, suitable for long-string puppets.
    — Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of temperance
Noun
  • But moderation wasn't good enough for the segregationists who made up the majority of Arkansas voters at the time.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • After running a campaign centered around moderation and appealing to both sides of the political spectrum, Hamilton will soon have to take clear positions on key policy measures that impact Kansas.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
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