increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree
an increasingly dangerous situation
Examples of increasingly in a Sentence
People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.
Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data.
The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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The figures came as investors appear increasingly anxious about both the demand for AI amid massive spending from tech giants, and how the tech’s widespread use could upend industries like software.
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The game has cultivated a fanbase that is generally kind and patient, increasingly rare qualities in the gaming world, and online more broadly.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The game has cultivated a fanbase that is generally kind and patient, increasingly rare qualities in the gaming world, and online more broadly.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
But the island’s booming culinary scene in 2026 reflects both the surging success of its tourist economy and its increasingly cosmopolitan demographic—with plenty of new foodie hot spots to explore.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Nat Geo, meanwhile, will gain exposure to its brand and programming through the creators, with consumers increasingly turning to these platforms for their shortform factual entertainment.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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increasingly
adverb
in·creas·ing·ly
in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē
ˈin-ˌkrē-
: to an increasing degree : more and more
the work became increasingly difficult
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