more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

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As gourmands soar in popularity, more and more of my favorite floral fragrances have a decadent counterpart. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 And for parents, its an opportunity to take a break from the high-speed, competitive world of modern parenting, which demands more and more of parents’ time and energy. Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026 Resilient communities will be valuable cornerstones of support as the world becomes more and more divided. Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 With more and more Americans disapproving of ICE’s tactics, Trump needs to find a middle ground to reassure the nation, which before the election supported his deportation policy. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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