slowly but surely
phrase
: by making slow but definite progress
—used to stress that something is happening or being done even though it is not happening or being done quickly
We're getting the work done, slowly but surely.
Examples of slowly but surely in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Courtesy of Melaleuca Melaleuca may not yet be a household name, but its line of wellness products has spent four decades slowly but surely changing that by focusing on both quality and affordability—in that order.
—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slowly but surely
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slowly but surely
Cite this Entry
“Slowly but surely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowly%20but%20surely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
