more of

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—used to say that one way of describing a person or thing is better or more accurate than another
It's more of a guess than an estimate.

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Professional athletes have joked about it in the past, with even all-time NBA great LeBron James teasing at a potential college sports journey post-retirement—albeit as more of a joke than an actual plan. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The results won’t just give tally of the stars and planets, either; think of the survey as more of a population census that reveals demographic trends, like how, when, and where different types of objects formed. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026 Despite the name, there’s no actual milk here—the moniker is more of a nod to the soft finish. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 He was said to be pleased about having the opportunity to see more of his younger son and family. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more of

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more often than not
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