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
  • Why Gen Z is embracing sober curious drinking Three forces are pulling Gen Z toward more selective drinking, and none of them look like old-school temperance.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The temperance movement was in full swing then, and the aversion to alcohol was especially strong in the rural South.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of temperance
Noun
  • Her services include keynote speeches, panel moderation and workshop facilitation.
    — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Experts say not smoking and drinking in moderation can go a long way toward reducing your risk of dementia.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderation
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“Moderateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderateness. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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