MODERATION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

moderation

noun

Definition of moderation

as in temperance

an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the kind of person who does everything in moderation

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Recent Examples of moderation Kick, a platform known for taking a hands-off approach to content moderation, confirmed that such a livestream would violate its policies. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is portrayed as a saintly figure who espouses a model of growth based on truth, patience, and moderation, much to the frustration of his pupil. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 Google initially declined to approve the app for its Play Store over concerns about its content moderation practices. — Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 Ads may be necessary for the platform to remain financially viable and free, but users are concerned that ads and other recent changes, including age verification and AI moderation, could fundamentally change the platform. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 Bumble also describes Deception Detector as a system intended to identify and prevent potentially misleading activity, supported by human moderation. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Even though maple syrup is the healthier option, remember that moderation is key—both white table sugar and maple syrup are considered added sugars, and should be limited to maintain a healthy diet. — Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026 The settlement also outlines more robust and user-friendly parental controls, stronger age verification measures TikTok must take, and stronger content moderation protocols. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Both abstinence and moderation support groups can be helpful. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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temperance

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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

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