more of
idiom
—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.
Examples of more of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
And as more of them entered the workforce, the demand for childcare went up.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
In other words, the richest Americans who are heavily invested in equities, are driving more of the economy than during previous bubbles, accounting for a much larger proportion of consumption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
For more of the best from Vogue’s archive, sign up for our Nostalgia newsletter here.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for more of
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.
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
And as more of them entered the workforce, the demand for childcare went up.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
In other words, the richest Americans who are heavily invested in equities, are driving more of the economy than during previous bubbles, accounting for a much larger proportion of consumption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
For more of the best from Vogue’s archive, sign up for our Nostalgia newsletter here.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for more of
Cite this Entry
“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share