increscent

adjective

Definition of increscentnext
as in gradual

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increscent
  1. gradual
  2. progressive
  3. stepwise
  4. step-by-step
Adjective
  • Is this the gradual appearance of a real person where there was once simply a comedic archetype?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What Could Be Next The most likely path for funnel-neck outerwear is not a crash after fall but a gradual settling into classic status, with a few specific inflection points worth watching.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gradual
Adjective
  • Because the movie shies away from condemnation, it has been labeled by some as a MAGA film for supposedly demonizing progressive Norway and making the conservative Gheorghius the victims.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This ingredient targets the hormonal driver behind progressive thinning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • Their population has risen from 76 to 108, while the Central chimps’ population has seen a stepwise decline.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Something else Krasley observed was that the factories didn’t embark on one gigantic, expensive retrofit, but rather took a stepwise approach to accumulating cooling improvements that was easier on their bottom lines.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of stepwise
Adjective
  • Use this step-by-step guide to try your hand at propagating your favorite begonias.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Follow these step-by-step instructions, courtesy of Martha and Hosanna.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of step-by-step
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“Increscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increscent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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