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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Stirring constantly, gradually pour in 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and ½ cup dry white wine, then stir in ⅔ cup heavy cream, 1 Tbsp.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The low-60s mornings gradually warm to 70 by Sunday but the potential rain and breezy conditions could keep the afternoon high below 80.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Gradationally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradationally. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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