to a greater/lesser degree/extent

idiom

—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

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Domestic Parks & Experiences revenue jumped 10% to $6.4 billion and operating income grew 22% to $1.7 billion with higher spending and more hotel stays at the parks and resorts and, to a lesser extent, a boost from Disney Cruise Line from the launch of the Disney Treasure in the March quarter. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025

When looking at breast-tumor biopsies from 17 women, the scientists found that NAM halos were present to a greater degree at tumor borders than in their tightly-wound cores. —New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

Governments opting to regulate cannabis in this category must implement policies that will ensure product safety, quality control, and consumption limitations to a lesser degree than General-Use Medical cannabis requires. —Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

However, to a lesser degree, your focus is also about your values. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 July 2025