ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
it was raining moderately hard outside
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The grippy Vibram outsole provides adequate traction for moderately slippery conditions like fresh snow and icy patches.
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Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderately slim cut leg and high, flattering waist offer an impeccable fit.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
According to a 2023 Pew Research, almost half of US workers are satisfied with their jobs, which suggests that the other half may be moderately satisfied or less content.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Hike with docents at the Valley View Preserve near Ojai
Docents from the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will host a 2.5-mile, moderately strenuous hike at 8:30 a.m. Sunday through the Valley View Preserve.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderately slim cut leg and high, flattering waist offer an impeccable fit.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
According to a 2023 Pew Research, almost half of US workers are satisfied with their jobs, which suggests that the other half may be moderately satisfied or less content.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Hike with docents at the Valley View Preserve near Ojai
Docents from the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will host a 2.5-mile, moderately strenuous hike at 8:30 a.m. Sunday through the Valley View Preserve.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Given that Manuel is running in opposition to all that, injecting T on camera is a pretty big flex.Samantha Riedel, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a certain way, this is an extreme case of something that happens pretty frequently.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Arctic's relatively sluggish sea ice growth since the start of winter follows a summer that ended with the sixth lowest minimum extent on record.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Design: The Differences Are Down to Nano-Textures This part of the review is relatively easy to write: Apple changed nothing about its MacBook Pro laptop design except for the optional nano-texture display and the move to Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Where to Find Support Trauma recovery can look quite different from person to person.Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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But the social practice artist found one element of the singer-songwriter's fandom quite familiar: the sense of community.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris voters more confident the election will be conducted fairly than Trump voters Early exit polls show the state of democracy and the economy are the top issues for 2024 voters.Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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This month, the designer will present his 120-piece collection at his new gallery in a somewhat unusual location, downtown’s Seaport neighborhood.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Coach Kyle Shanahan went in with the idea of limiting McCaffrey somewhat.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Director Naoyuki Itô obviously relishes classic world-building elements and oversees some rather astonishing visual set pieces.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ramakrishnan pointed out that the rather small size of the shift could be because voters’ level of education ended up being a major factor in vote choice.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The city and Village merchants cannot thank them enough.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Harris didn’t take the opportunity to distance herself from Biden enough on that issue or introduce different ideas, Syed said.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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