in addition
Idioms-
Also, as well as. For example, They study their instruments and, in addition, theory and music history .
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in addition to . Over and above, besides, as in In addition to a new muffler, the truck needs new brakes . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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PBMs help decide which drugs are covered by an insurance plan, in addition to managing the pharmacy networks where consumers fill prescriptions.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Because in addition to being ineffectual and incoherent, he was also uncharismatic with it.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026
A BEC is made up of matter waves and is considered a fifth state of matter in addition to solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
That’s a program I would support, in addition to puncturing the bubble.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
She didn’t visit with Charles the bailiff, though—who's my brother-in-law—because in addition to being our officer of the peace, he’s also about as kind as an old stick.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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