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Recent Examples of progressiveness
Unlike Chakrabarti, Wiener has also been a part of San Francisco’s insular community for decades, and has his own base of support — though he is considered a moderate to Chakrabarti’s progressiveness.
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Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Its reputation is one of progressiveness and social awareness.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Where did William’s progressiveness come from?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Its reputation is one of progressiveness and social awareness.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Where did William’s progressiveness come from?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressiveness
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Roots are produced from the base of the bulb, but in an odd twist of botanical bizarreness, the roots are produced toward the end of the bloom time.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the company leased eight aircraft to an innovation arm of the United States Air Force and defense technology firm MTSI.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Enhancing guest satisfaction The product gives guests something new to explore in Nassau, said Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The original composition leaned toward brightness and energy, aligning with a period that favored clarity and freshness.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Asked about Zhang at a regular briefing of reporters in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited unfamiliarity with the matter.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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But there’s also a bit of unfamiliarity, as Peterson said he’s never dealt with cramping that has lingered this long before.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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But for the Bulls front office, there’s a purpose to the strangeness.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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On his second album, the Portland musician adds a little mystery to his sad-boy singer-songwriter persona, favoring abstract musings and adding subtle strangeness to otherwise tasteful arrangements.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to celebrity stylist Samantha Brown, Coachella 2026 will see a blend of nostalgia and newness.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
12 Feb. 2026
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And the long-term data about these materials’ stability is only now being developed given their newness.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Others will lead with instinct and originality.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Progressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressiveness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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