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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Before you buy it, you may see a blurb stating that in addition to being a best-selling author and beloved actor, Tucci is a “respected foodie.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
It added that in addition to its initial costs of less than $14 million to develop the app, it planned to invest another $100 million to “build and support the user interface” for it.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Plus, President Trump widened his diplomatic sights, seeking an agreement to normalize relations between Israel and the broader Middle East, in addition to an Iran deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
This is in addition to the money he made from merchandise and his regular stage shows.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
However, in reality, women and girls like Maria often learned—and performed—much of the work required of their family businesses in addition to their household duties.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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