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Definition of progressive
1a : of, relating to, or characterized by progressb : making use of or interested in new ideas, findings, or opportunitiesc : of, relating to, or constituting an educational theory marked by emphasis on the individual child, informality of classroom procedure, and encouragement of self-expression
2 : of, relating to, or characterized by progression
3 : moving forward or onward : advancing
4a : increasing in extent or severity a progressive diseaseb : increasing in rate as the base increases a progressive tax
5 often capitalized : of or relating to political Progressives
6 : of, relating to, or constituting a verb form that expresses action or state in progress at the time of speaking or a time spoken of
7 : of, relating to, or being a multifocal lens with a gradual transition between focal lengths progressive bifocals
8 : or, relating to, or using a method of video scanning (as for television or a computer monitor) in which the horizontal lines of each frame are drawn successively from top to bottom — compare interlaced
progressively
adverbprogressiveness
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Examples of progressive in a Sentence
the progressive movements of the hands of a clock
progressive forms of animal life
Recent Examples of progressive from the Web
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In September 2016, Charlie Gard, who’s now 10 months old, was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called mitochondrial depletion syndrome, which causes progressive muscle weakness and brain damage.
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Progressive Liberal’ is a heel in a Kentucky-bases wrestling promotion.
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Perception holds that the Patriots are among the league’s most progressive teams, but there’s precious little evidence of their investment.
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The fun is bigger and better with progressive pots.
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Versus millennials, who seem to be a lot broader in their thinking and more progressive in their viewpoints.
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A progressive, next-generation learning experience for children and their families.
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The latest S-class introduced Mercedes’ progressive and opulent interiors, Audi’s A8 champions intuitive tech, and the Cadillac CT6 is the driver’s choice.
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From an Orthodox standpoint, the Catholic church looks modernist and progressive and has changed greatly in centuries.
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First Known Use of progressive
14th century
progressive
Definition of progressive
1a : one that is progressiveb : one believing in moderate political change and especially social improvement by governmental action
2 capitalized : a member of any of various U.S. political parties: such asa : a member of a predominantly agrarian minor party that around 1912 split off from the Republicans; specifically : bull mooseb : a follower of Robert M. La Follette in the presidential campaign of 1924c : a follower of Henry A. Wallace in the presidential campaign of 1948
Examples of progressive in a Sentence
“Believe” is never used in the progressive.
Recent Examples of progressive from the Web
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For progressives, the answer to this problem is clear: a boldly liberal message that attacks big corporations and Wall Street and calls for a significant increase in government's role in reducing income and wealth inequality.
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For decades, those foundations and others had financed nonprofit organizations that promoted free enterprise and small government and opposed the environmental movement and other issues favored by progressives.
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As opposition builds over congressional efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, progressives in California and New York have responded to the ACA repeal threat by crafting proposals for universal coverage.
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Republican groups poured money into the state to help Gianforte retain the seat for his party as Quist tried to rally progressives trying to push back against last fall’s GOP tide in Montana and nationwide.
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Krasner’s run has electrified Philadelphia’s progressives and brought to the city the expertise and resources of national racial justice advocates as well as Bernie Sanders alumni.
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In his opening statement, Mr. Johnson had repeatedly framed Mr. Murphy’s experience through the lens of Goldman Sachs, an investment bank frequently vilified by progressives.
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At a Voter’s Town Hall Saturday afternoon, seven Democratic candidates appeared before 250 mostly older, white progressives in San Marcos.
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Many of them are highly motivated progressives who don't like Cranley's controlling personality and incessant attacks on the streetcar.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'progressive'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of progressive
1844
PROGRESSIVE Defined for English Language Learners
progressive
playDefinition of progressive for English Language Learners
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: moving forward
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: happening or developing gradually over a period of time
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: using or interested in new or modern ideas especially in politics and education
progressive
Definition of progressive for English Language Learners
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: a person who favors new or modern ideas especially in politics and education
PROGRESSIVE Defined for Kids
progressive
playDefinition of progressive for Students
1 : of, relating to, or showing advancement a progressive city
2 : taking place gradually or step by step a progressive disease
3 : favoring gradual political change and social improvement by action of the government
progressively
adverbMedical Dictionary
progressive
playMedical Definition of progressive
1: increasing in extent or severity a progressive disease
2: of, relating to, or being a multifocal lens with a gradual transition between focal lengths progressive bifocals
progressively
adverbLaw Dictionary
progressive
Legal Definition of progressive
: increasing in rate as the base increases a progressive tax
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