INCREASINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

increasingly

adverb

Definition of increasingly

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 More broadly, the expansion illustrates how advanced technology, industrial investment and acquisition reform are increasingly interconnected in modern defence planning. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Today, however, the twin-island republic is entering a new phase in which energy remains fundamental while investment, infrastructure development and diversification are becoming increasingly important. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Beyond the food, Robinson sees the event as another example of Kansas City’s increasingly diverse restaurant scene. — Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Studies have increasingly shown comedy to be a powerful therapeutic tool. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increasingly

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progressively

Adverb

Howard then began making snoring sounds, coughed and resumed the snoring sounds, which grew progressively quieter.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Since then, its totalities grew progressively longer before peaking in 1955 at 7 minutes, 7 seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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