progressively

Definition of progressivelynext

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Recent Examples of progressively Admissions decisions progressively depend on information that cannot be independently evaluated by applicants, parents, legislators, or even many faculty members. Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 As noted above, though, that genome was only distributed into the next generation of cells at random, and pieces of it were progressively lost over each generation. ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 The plants grow progressively taller, blooming from early summer until frost; plant taller types in the back of the border. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The brand, which will see the first collection by Mulier early next year, is progressively repositioning toward full-price sales, higher quality and improved depth of the offer. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Much of the story took shape progressively during production itself. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026 After the summer solstice, the days begin to get progressively shorter in Boise. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026 Carroll said Franklin also shaped the path for present-day meteorologists, like CBS Philadelphia's Grant Gilmore, who track a range of weather patterns, including an ongoing trend of progressively warmer temperatures due to pollution from cars and factories. Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Each guess provides information that shapes subsequent guesses, progressively reducing uncertainty around what the actual word is. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressively
Adverb
  • All eyes on jewelry As the jewelry supercycle rages on, the category is increasingly showing up during Couture Week.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • Advanced laser treatments have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global beauty tourism market as travelers increasingly seek specialized aesthetic care abroad.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • Approaching school prep gradually will also help families save money, according to Bryan-Podvin.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
  • There’s also some reflection on how the arc of this transformation of television has gradually bent back towards the old ways.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 6 July 2026

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“Progressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressively. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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