MODERATENESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

moderateness

noun

Definition of moderateness

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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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

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But only about 25% of participants successfully abstained 100%, a Civic Science analysis found, leaving room for a moderation approach like zebra striping.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Experts suggest role modeling moderation, such as eating produce and protein—and a treat here or there, too—can also help a child build truly healthy and sustainable eating habits.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026

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