Noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:After a long period of stagnation, the economy has shown some waxing gibbons in the past few months.

Definition:A slight increase or progress.

From waxing gibbons (n)

Example:The company's waxing of influence in the industry is due to its new patents and publications.

Definition:The increasing influence or power over time.

From waxing of influence

Example:On a clear night, one can observe the waxing phase of the moon, gradually taking on a more crescent shape.

Definition:The part of a lunar cycle when the apparent size of the moon increases, from crescent to full.

From waxing phase