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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The brand’s stores are designed to be immersive, showcasing its collections in ways that feel more like browsing a gallery than a shop. —

Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Starr explains that the art makes the house feel even more like a home, and, indeed, throughout the home are expanses of white and smooth-paneled walls ideal for displaying a private collection. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 One day, someone will make a gladiator film that treats it more like wrestling than an epic battle for the soul of a declining empire. —

Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024 In an interview with Rolling Stone following his exit, Alexander confirmed that his initial passion had become more like a job during his time in the band. —

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