more like

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: close to : about, approximately

I thought it would only take two or three minutes, but it ended up taking more like half an hour.

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Freediving, the practice of plunging deep into the ocean with a single breath, is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, which makes this documentary feel more like a thriller at times. —Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024

The surgery, which brings her closer to becoming more like the AI she was once hired to train, comes with a big payday that helps bankroll a family trip to a nature theme park. —Shannon Carlin, TIME, 22 May 2024

While the word ‘tranquility’ doesn’t immediately come to mind, adults can escape to a new luxury hotel that feels more like an island paradise or check in to a tech-heavy hotel that recently landed a Michelin nod. —Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024

For as much artistry as Jokic is said to incorporate to the game of basketball, his shot-making in Game 5 felt more like the work of a mathematician. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024