to progress, increase, or change steadily with each passing day

to proceed in an orderly way and step by step; to make steady progress incrementally

to move forward or proceed slowly and steadily

a visual transition between colors or tones in graphic design

happening or moving by small degrees; bit by bit

to nip in the bud (idiom)

(mathematics) asymptote

the Oligocene (geological epoch from 34m-24m years ago)

Oligocene system (geology)

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

to become increasingly faint, quiet, or infrequent

to gradually move further apart; to drift away over time

to move gradually towards a certain state, trend, or condition

to approach gradually

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND)

gradually; by degrees

to nip in the bud

golden British shorthair (cat breed)

silver British shorthair (cat)

a gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in a musical passage

Gao Jianli (?-? BC), a famous musician during the Warring States period of China, known for his skill with the zhu instrument.

a musical direction indicating a gradual increase in tempo

to slow down gradually or become slower and slower

color gradient