more of
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—used to say that one way of describing a person or thing is better or more accurate than another
It's more of a guess than an estimate.
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Has anyone ever made more of the sparkly little dress?
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Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
And more of the president's enemies are being targeted.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended, so expect Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, and Hollywood Brown to carry more of the receiving load.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
And more of the president's enemies are being targeted.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended, so expect Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, and Hollywood Brown to carry more of the receiving load.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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