to a greater/lesser degree/extent

phrase

—used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else

This new tax affects the middle class and, to a lesser extent/degree, the rich.

Examples of to a greater/lesser degree/extent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other Democratic Senate candidates have mentioned tariffs to a lesser extent. — Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

According to Bank of America Global Research, Gen Z – and to a lesser extent Millennials – are still favoring experiences. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026

Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026

But his serving on an interim leadership council will expose him to foreign policy and security issues to a greater extent, and position him as a formidable contender. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026