1
as in advanced
being far along in development
progressive forms of animal life
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2
as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a socially progressive community, it was the first to provide for the public education of girls
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as in pioneering
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
one of the founders of progressive dance, Isadora Duncan became an inspiration to an array of free-spirited artists
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Recent Examples of progressive
Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But progressives counter that many officials also pay little attention to the damage being done to core programs in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The popular progressive first-term mayor is the preferred choice among 60% of respondents, with her top challenger, and fellow Democrat, Kraft, receiving 30%.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
While the The New World is designed to appeal to progressives, the GB News TV channel - another post-Brexit enterprise - is aimed at those who dress right.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But progressives counter that many officials also pay little attention to the damage being done to core programs in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Noun
The executives of these companies are the ones who will ultimately bear among the largest burdens of a progressive local option income tax hike.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The popular progressive first-term mayor is the preferred choice among 60% of respondents, with her top challenger, and fellow Democrat, Kraft, receiving 30%.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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According to the University of San Diego, AI’s dual impact includes automating existing jobs while simultaneously creating new positions that demand advanced skills.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The judge offered Logan the option of pursuing more advanced testing, which could help clarify the boy's parentage. DNA testing between a full sibling and a potential father can be challenging because both may share about 50% of their DNA with the child.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The model for these ecosystems comes from Colorado, where in the mid 2000s a liberal donor collective is credited with helping Democrats take and keep control of the statehouse.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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The three liberal justices opposed the order, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing in dissent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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With liberals and moderates often at odds on key issues, the state party chairman is the one who plays the role of keeping the party together.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Republicans have been split among different factions for a long time – there are MAGA Republicans, traditional conservatives and right moderates, who once were the foundation of the GOP but who’ve lost influence in the past decade.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Think of it as the breezy, modern little sister to her grand estate up the hill.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump has long flexed the power of the White House to insert himself into unconventional areas ‒ from the type of sugar in Coca-Cola to renaming the Gulf of Mexico.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Often unconventional, like their Vantablack dials, Moser brings something fresh to the Canadian market, and its new POP collection amplifies this creative edge even further.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Standout Perk: Pilates reformer classes are included.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
27 July 2025
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However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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It initially was regarded as a radical idea, but after securing a green light from Texas' higher education agency to offer degrees, welcomed its first class last fall.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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What sounds commonplace today was, 36 years ago, a radical proposition.—
AD PRO,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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To follow her there is to experience one of the sublime pleasures of contemporary American nature writing.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Rampant and widespread—look no further than Covid-19, malaria or Lyme disease—zoonoses are often at the center of contemporary outbreaks, epidemics and research.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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