more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the competition grows more and more fierce on American Idol, Emmy Russell is enjoying is every moment. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 For years, Feldman would continue to stage fights at the Fort McDowell Casino, the matches becoming more and more outrageous as his career grew. Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024 Decorating the cups has also become more and more elaborate. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024 With record-setting blazes becoming more and more common, the demands placed on wildland firefighters are greater than ever. Connor Goodwin, ProPublica, 19 Apr. 2024 Senior Kayla Nguyen notes that seniors are investing more and more in prom with expensive corsages and boutonnieres, photo shoots, and even promposals. Lianne Carla Catbagan, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024 As more and more companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions, such as paper and biodegradable materials, Eurobrillance’s environmentally conscious products have gained traction. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 There’s a bunch of things in the works which will continue to make that experience more and more intuitive for shoppers. Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024 From philanthropists, to producers, to distributors, to social impact agencies, more and more individuals and organizations all over the world are recognizing and adopting impact models as core to their approaches. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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