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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Keep scrolling to see more of our favorite drinkware and bar accessories, including these stunning champagne flutes that are ideal for toasting at midnight.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
These Injinji compression over-the-calf socks are even more of a standout.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Coming up in our next half-hour, more of our conversation on national security, plus our annual CBS News correspondents roundtable.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Why Times Square matters A lot of people think Times Square got its name from the fact that the country’s most famous New Year’s Eve celebration takes place there, but the name is really more of a happy coincidence.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
These Injinji compression over-the-calf socks are even more of a standout.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Coming up in our next half-hour, more of our conversation on national security, plus our annual CBS News correspondents roundtable.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Why Times Square matters A lot of people think Times Square got its name from the fact that the country’s most famous New Year’s Eve celebration takes place there, but the name is really more of a happy coincidence.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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