more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

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The series comes as audiences have become more and more enamored with romances set at the skating rink. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 But as more and more people practice originalism, more and more people disagree about how to do it right. — Brian Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 With airlines weighing carry-ons more and more now, too, even light packers may want to grab one to avoid being surprised with unexpected baggage fees. — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Nonprofit leaders are reporting alarming burnout rates and more and more organizations are facing financial challenges that have spurred layoffs and, in some cases, closures. — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more and more

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of more and more was in the 13th century

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“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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