imperceptibly

adverb

as in fractionally

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Recent Examples of imperceptibly The eggs are drizzled, almost imperceptibly, with honey that gives the dish fabulous depth. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Inflammation triggered by obesity gums up these actions, causing both blood sugar and cholesterol levels to rise silently, gradually, and imperceptibly, causing harm. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 The nanobubbler system — essentially imperceptibly small bubbles meant to oxygenate the water and choke off algae growth — had never been tested at this scale on a public monument before deployment. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Progress continued, if slowly and imperceptibly, from that point forward. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 Something internal shifted, almost imperceptibly but irreversibly. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 9 May 2026 They'd be heralded not by rippling explosions or flash frozen corpses floating against a tapestry of stars, but instead by oxygen, almost imperceptibly slipping away or radiation slowly accumulating in our cells over years. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026 Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight. — Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 Victor’s hand tightened imperceptibly on the glass. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptibly
  1. fractionally
  2. progressively
  3. slowly
  4. increasingly
Adverb
  • In the decade between 2026 and 2016, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the hours men spend on household activities have fractionally increased, while the hours carried out by women have slightly decreased.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • SoFi Technologies — The digital financial services company's stock was fractionally higher after Piper Sandler initiated research coverage with an overweight rating.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fractionally
Adverb
  • At the same time, increasing the dose beyond a certain range produces progressively smaller increases in some opioid effects.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Much of this debt has funded investment that has generated progressively lower—even negative—economic returns, including excess residential real estate, underutilized infrastructure, and manufacturing capacity that far outstrips demand.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressively
Adverb
  • The first is to gain altitude slowly and give yourself time to acclimatize.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sebalt said funding for plumbing, sewage and enough street light poles for others to move in was sourced in small chunks and much too slowly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of slowly
Adverb
  • Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In her view, corporate communication is becoming more personal, cultural understanding is gaining strategic importance, and sustainability is increasingly integrated into brand identity rather than positioned as an add-on.
    — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasingly

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“Imperceptibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptibly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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