by the day

phrase

: as each day passes
things are getting better by the day.

Examples of by the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Such interest in a job looking more difficult by the day is a celebration of 16 Chicagoans who like a challenge. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The overlap between beauty and wellness is growing by the day via at-home devices that promise medical-grade results. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Amid a flurry of cuts the past couple of years, the number of women in the highest ranks at the major studios has dwindled, and grows fewer by the day. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Reasons to do so grow as what remains of the Donbas becomes less habitable by the day. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by the day

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“By the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20day. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!