incrementalism
noun
in·cre·men·tal·ism
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
: a policy or advocacy of a policy of political or social change by degrees : gradualism
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In budgetary terms, DOGE is small-bore stuff, although the relatively minor scale has been masked by its lightning pace, the screaming headlines, and the feeling of a fight between good and evil — it’s been apocalyptic incrementalism.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Mar. 2025
McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Relentless incrementalism asks us to make steady progress without expecting to achieve radical change overnight.
—Charles E. Owubah, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Putting It Into Practice To harness the power of relentless incrementalism effectively, consider these practical steps:
• Create a learning culture.
—Charles E. Owubah, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Mar. 2025
McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Relentless incrementalism asks us to make steady progress without expecting to achieve radical change overnight.
—Charles E. Owubah, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Putting It Into Practice To harness the power of relentless incrementalism effectively, consider these practical steps:
• Create a learning culture.
—Charles E. Owubah, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for incrementalism
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“Incrementalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incrementalism. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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