Synonyms

progressively

American

[pruh-gres-iv-lee] / prəˈgrɛs ɪv li /

adverb

by degrees or stages; incrementally.

If the disease remains unchecked, the rate of infection in the herd increases progressively over time.
Over a five-year period, she became progressively weaker.
in a way characterized by or favoring improvement, reform, advances in social policy or conditions, more enlightened ideas, etc..

Imagine a political party that actually wants America to be governed progressively.

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Etymology

Origin of progressively

progressive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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As a result, its structure varies across the region, and the lithosphere becomes progressively thinner toward Idaho and Utah.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

His Sunday show appearances have grown progressively more painful to watch.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

But Lilly has progressively integrated AI into its operations in a bid to get drugs to market sooner.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

It will progressively pay the A$200 million via regular installments over seven years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I let my voice grow progressively softer as they talked.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

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