imperceptibly

adverb

as in fractionally

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Recent Examples of imperceptibly Inflammation triggered by obesity gums up these actions, causing both blood sugar and cholesterol levels to rise silently, gradually, and imperceptibly, causing harm. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 The nanobubbler system — essentially imperceptibly small bubbles meant to oxygenate the water and choke off algae growth — had never been tested at this scale on a public monument before deployment. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Progress continued, if slowly and imperceptibly, from that point forward. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 Something internal shifted, almost imperceptibly but irreversibly. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 9 May 2026 They'd be heralded not by rippling explosions or flash frozen corpses floating against a tapestry of stars, but instead by oxygen, almost imperceptibly slipping away or radiation slowly accumulating in our cells over years. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026 Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight. — Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 Victor’s hand tightened imperceptibly on the glass. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026 Every few seconds, the wolf almost imperceptibly shifts its head, as if scanning the horizon for predators or prey. — Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptibly
  1. fractionally
  2. progressively
  3. slowly
  4. increasingly
Adverb
  • In the decade between 2026 and 2016, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the hours men spend on household activities have fractionally increased, while the hours carried out by women have slightly decreased.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • SoFi Technologies — The digital financial services company's stock was fractionally higher after Piper Sandler initiated research coverage with an overweight rating.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fractionally
Adverb
  • The chart below, which uses data gathered from SkillCorner covering the last two seasons, shows the extent to which Wharton plays passes progressively but also quickly.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In a hallway, on a sidewalk or a gentle downhill, walk briskly for 6 or more feet, then bring yourself to a complete stop over three progressively shorter steps, softening your knees, hinging slightly at your hips and dropping your center of mass.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressively
Adverb
  • Moving slowly is important and will help keep you off a buck’s radar.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Pets Table takes a fresh approach by slowly cooking its recipes to help maintain naturally occurring vitamins, protein content, and flavor.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slowly
Adverb
  • In recent weeks, Warsh’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approaches to recent market moves increasingly seem to be at odds with each other.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasingly

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“Imperceptibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptibly. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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