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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Other candidates under consideration in addition to O’Neill included Jane Nielsen, the former chief financial officer of Ralph Lauren, whom activist Elliott Investment Management had been pushing for the role.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
White said that in addition to better pay, the department needs to look at other strategies to recruit people, such as softening the department’s policies on uniforms and grooming.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Social Security was created in 1935 as a safety net to protect Americans from the hardships of unemployment, in addition to old age and disability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The company netted about $30 billion from debt sales, bringing long-term debt to $77.5 billion, in addition to another $13 billion in lease liabilities.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Being hungry in addition to being marooned like this was really a bit too much.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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