Synonyms of step-by-step

step-by-step

adjective

ˌstep-bī-ˈstep 

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees

the incessant step-by-step advance of the enemy's troops could no longer be resisted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gradual
• piecemeal
• incremental
• phased
• gradational
• tapered
• stepped
• progressive
• imperceptible
• decrescent
• inching
• increscent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sudden
• abrupt
• discontinuous
• dynamic
• acute
• sharp
• saltatory
• volatile
• changeable
• meteoric

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of step-by-step

Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Ahead, Choi and Hall take us through a step-by-step, skincare regimen showing how to get the glass skin look—plus the best products to shop loved by experts and editors alike. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Building an adaptive enterprise requires step-by-step diagnostic discipline. — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make quick work of dicing the tear-jerking bulb. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Sip bubbly and enjoy a step-by-step painting lesson starting from a blank canvas. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Dunne and Ponton then give the strut their best attempts while following the step-by-step tutorial. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Plunge’s app includes a clear step-by-step guide, the electronic connections are labeled, and the panels fit together logically. — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Several other content creators have shared videos on TikTok and YouTube that show, step-by-step, how to disable the LED light. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026