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  1. excessesnoun

    Plural form of excess.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of excesses in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of excesses in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of excesses in a Sentence

  1. John Boswell:

    The New Testament takes no demonstrable position on homosexuality. To suggest that Paul's references to excesses of sexual indulgence involving homosexual behavior are indicative of a general position in opposition to same-sex eroticism is as unfounded as arguing that his condemnation of drunkenness implies opposition to the drinking of wine.

  2. Bridget Welsh:

    The sultan of Brunei and Prince Jefri were known for their harems, their excesses in terms of purchasing of cars, their sexual exploits, all of these women were coming into Brunei in the 1980s, so the image of them being the playboys was very prevalent.

  3. Adam Smith:

    Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience.

  4. Alejandro Encinas:

    These sorts of excesses, evidence of falsehood in his declaration of assets ... are incredibly serious.

  5. George Will:

    Americans are overreachers overreaching is the most admirable of the many American excesses.

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