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in moderation

ADVERB

moderately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

a little fairly quite rather reasonably slightly somewhat

STRONG

passably pretty

WEAK

averagely enough gently in reason kind of more or less more than not not exactly quite a bit so-so some something sort of temperately tolerable tolerably tolerantly within limits within reason

Antonyms

WEAK

immoderately unlimitedly

Example Sentences

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He has long believed that large-scale asset purchases should only be used during crisis and in moderation due to the risk that they can be used to fund a profligate Treasury.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

I had a keto diet for most of this tour, and I thought that when I got back to carbs, I’d be more in moderation with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Coffee has been linked to various health benefits when consumed in moderation, making it a logical area for investigation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

I still play “Minecraft” or “Fortnite” occasionally to unwind, but in moderation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“Nonsense. Rowing in moderation is very good for the pregnant lady.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

in moderation

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