Following
Following adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.
Progressively and following are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Progressively" instead an adverb "Following".
Progressively
Progressively adverb - Advancing in amount or intensity.
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Synonyms for Progressively
Following and progressively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Following" instead an adverb "Progressively".
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Both words in one sentence
- In Septimus Heap, illustrator Mark Zug's images of the characters have become progressively more mature over the series, following Character Development.
Source: Art Evolution / Literature -
He progressively loses composure over the following months as he has to inform the nation of worsening developments.
Source: Film / Deep Impact -
Moreau's creations and following a Diana who progressively turned more and more into a great cat — certainly heavily implied the literal version towards the end.
Source: Eaten Alive
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