more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

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In the coming years, David and his family would devote more and more of their money and time to that adventure, working to ensure that Jesus’s message of salvation reached around the globe. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 These bad boys are the new in-demand stage prop at concerts, with more and more musicians incorporating the piece of furniture into their set — from Lily Allen to Charli XCX to Hilary Duff. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 In an era where lead performances are more and more being fraudulently campaigned for — and winning — in the supporting categories, pinning any awards hopes on a truly small-but-mighty turn feels risky. Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 July 2026 The number of workers for each beneficiary has gone down 24 percent since 1990, as more and more is being asked of a smaller share of the population. Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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