as in excess
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the excessiveness for which decadent Rome has become famous in history
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Recent Examples of excessiveness
This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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excess
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Stylish excesses are dialed back as cleaner camerawork, steadier editing and Farrell’s tender narration let the character breathe, blending sci-fi curiosity with classic detective-story stakes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And some creators, like Yeezy, see their right to print guns as an essential bulwark against the darkest excesses of America’s current government.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Excessiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessiveness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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