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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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Shortly after Musk’s 2022 acquisition of the platform, then known as Twitter, he loosened the site’s approach to content moderation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

YouTube Kids was the only platform to have no misinformation on some topics "likely due to the implementation of stricter content moderation and prioritisation of child-friendly content", the authors said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

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

His name was Temperance Noah, which was odd since he was not a man of moderation at all.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah