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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
temperance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calmness fairness patience restraint
STRONG
balance composure constraint coolness dispassionateness equanimity forbearance judiciousness justice justness lenity measure mildness moderateness poise quiet reasonableness sedateness sedation sobriety steadiness toleration
WEAK
golden mean
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitation
STRONG
discomposure upset
WEAK
extreme indulgence intemperance intensity outrageousness severity unlimitedness violence wildness

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While the WTO sees a moderation in demand for AI-enabling goods, it acknowledged that 2026 could yet deliver a fresh surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

This comes as major tech platforms pull back anti-disinformation guardrails, including scaling down content moderation and reducing their reliance on human fact-checkers.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

"Going forward, the inflation expectation is toward moderation," economist Jesus Palacios said.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

It has since stopped content moderation services and later said it regretting taking on this kind of work.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

During my evidence-in-chief I preached moderation and reaffirmed the ANC’s commitment to nonviolent struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.