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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The rest of Bailey’s night was more of a mixed bag, which is to be expected with a 19-year-old rookie.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
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—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The rest of Bailey’s night was more of a mixed bag, which is to be expected with a 19-year-old rookie.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
To see all the looks from the 2026 Grammys red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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