as in gradually
by small steps or amounts
by adding the white tint drop by drop, she gradationally changed the color from dark red to pink
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gradually
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During the two years Échale operated at the Lumberyard, its menu gradually evolved from tacos to a more California-Mediterranean style of food.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025 -
The new Zeekr model, developed with Chinese automaker Geely, is designed specifically for robotaxi use cases and will be rolled out gradually as the company expands its service.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gradationally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradationally. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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