moreover

adverb

mȯr-ˈō-vər How to pronounce moreover (audio)
Definition of moreovernext
as in then
in addition to what has been said swimming alone is against the rules and, moreover, it's dangerous

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Recent Examples of moreover The reopening of the strait, moreover, won’t provide an immediate panacea. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 In 30 days, moreover, the new Iranian strait regime may already be firmly in place. — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 The world, moreover, has changed, and moved Spain’s way. — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 May 2026 Kate’s new trip, moreover, will be a rare solo visit, without Prince William. — Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moreover
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  1. then
  2. also
  3. besides
  4. either
  5. furthermore
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  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of then
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  • Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • Since a quantum sensor does not need to receive or send a signal to an external device, it cannot be hacked or be spoofed by a fake incoming signal either.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Steinway Society is a group focused on spreading the gift of music by providing piano lessons — and pianos themselves — to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford either.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • And furthermore, shouldn’t the federal government be promoting public service, such as teaching, rather than discouraging it?
    — Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • New South Wales, furthermore, was for a time home to at least two and perhaps three actual Charles Underwoods.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
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“Moreover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moreover. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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