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
Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Behind the scenes, though, is a painful reality: McCausland has lipedema, a progressive and debilitating disease that causes fat in connective tissue to build up disproportionately, most often in the legs, ankles and hips.
—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 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
Even some Democrats worry that Newsom is too progressive, too rich and too slick to win over working-class and swing voters in Republican and closely divided states.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Behind the scenes, though, is a painful reality: McCausland has lipedema, a progressive and debilitating disease that causes fat in connective tissue to build up disproportionately, most often in the legs, ankles and hips.
—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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Seeking a spot for advanced waves farther north, near the Papagayo Peninsula?—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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My Gen 3 ring is even cheaper, though its sensor capabilities and battery life aren’t quite as advanced or long-lasting as the Gen 4’s.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 July 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
Noun
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The White House hosted several groups of House Republicans for talks, including moderates and hardliners who opposed the bill in its revised form.—
Erin Doherty,Christina Wilkie,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
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Mamdani, a progressive, now heads to the general election, where some moderates are hoping another more centrist candidate could emerge.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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How to style white jeans for fall 2025 No longer exclusive to summer, white jeans are positioning themselves as a modern and sophisticated alternative to your dark wash denim for fall 2025.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In advance of this month’s release of the Happy Gilmore 2, Callaway Golf has unveiled a new limited edition Odyssey hockey stick putter and golf balls inspired by the movie, which showcases the return of funnyman Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned unconventional golfer.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Despite financial insecurity, both parents encouraged their daughters to pursue their dreams, however unconventional — their feminist, progressive spirit guided Earhart like a compass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the investigation’s outcome, Broadway, hired to be a reformer, also announced recent changes made to the department.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Nicholas had offered concessions to reformers, including the establishment of a legislative body called the Duma in 1906, but these half-hearted measures failed to stem the tide of revolution.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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True love for this country has become rarer today, and in fact, radical hatred has become more common.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Student activists and radical thinkers were desperate to reform and strengthen China.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, they were found to have no trace of cadmium, mercury, or arsenic, all contemporary treatments for syphilis.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the final two sentences are painfully inspirational therapy-speak—which would be cringe-worthy enough in a contemporary novel but sound jarringly anachronistic in the context of a 19th century period piece.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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