more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As political polarization has taken hold and Indiana has become more and more red, candidates running in primaries often try to cater to the most conservative, or most liberal, of their party wing. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, Bergman’s position undercover becomes more and more fraught with danger and compromise. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024 But today more and more women are speaking openly about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, the treatments, and the lingering stigma. David Morgan, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024 Over the last few decades, the kitchen has become the focal point of the contemporary lifestyle, and more and more people have embraced culinary skills as a favored pursuit. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 Depictions of eclipses became more and more realistic during the Renaissance, a period known for its convergence of art and science. Elissaveta M. Brandon, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024 Every year the need to take meaningful action becomes more and more urgent. Yishan Wong, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 These transcriptions were no longer piano etudes, per se, but the performances conveyed the essence of practicing, of learning a piece by slowly going over and over passages, getting more and more inside the sound of your instrument. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 As a growing number of studies are conducted, there’s more and more evidence that shows the benefits CBD can have on those looking to lose weight. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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