as in progressively
more and more; to an increasing degree
People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem. Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data. The situation grew increasingly hopeless.
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Recent Examples of increasingly
At the Golden Globes, which is an early indicator of the fashion themes that will play out over the awards season, actors and designers (with the help of their increasingly powerful stylists) are speaking to the present.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
That initiative reflected on social distancing and the increasingly sole experience of film and TV consumption.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Last year, Gomez also joined the inaugural Paseo Artist in Residence program, a pivotal step in a practice increasingly rooted in community and collaboration.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Our industry has increasingly come together to celebrate beer as both a beverage for moderation (most beer brands are at or below 5% alcohol) and social bonding.
—Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
That initiative reflected on social distancing and the increasingly sole experience of film and TV consumption.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Last year, Gomez also joined the inaugural Paseo Artist in Residence program, a pivotal step in a practice increasingly rooted in community and collaboration.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Our industry has increasingly come together to celebrate beer as both a beverage for moderation (most beer brands are at or below 5% alcohol) and social bonding.
—Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increasingly
progressively
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As Hispanic households' income grew faster than the national average, the segment progressively narrowed the income gap.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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And on top of that, the ends of your hair will progressively become super dry and brittle.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Increasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increasingly. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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