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
Theo Oshiro, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
But Republicans argue Democrats are automatically defined by progressives members of their party who have called for defunding the police, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thunberg is best known for her progressive activism demanding action on climate change.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This allowed political actors in the left ecosystem to hold progressives united by supporting candidates who would collaborate instead of attacking each other, preventing the fragmentation that characterized the 2021 election.
—Theo Oshiro, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
But Republicans argue Democrats are automatically defined by progressives members of their party who have called for defunding the police, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The blade features advanced LED lights and the model itself will have modes and sound effects, including battle clash, blaster deflect, progressive ignition and more.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thunberg is best known for her progressive activism demanding action on climate change.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The area is a vast, rural, mountainous tract of forests with a political ethos that resembles Texas more than Los Angeles, San Francisco, the state capital of Sacramento, and other liberal Democratic environs.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The comments section of the New York Times, once the natural home of blithe, unexamined liberal Zionism, now abounds with people calling for a total suspension of military aid and diplomatic cover.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thomas Schumacher, a pioneering force for nearly 40 years behind Disney Theatrical Group‘s reign as a top Broadway and international stage presence, will depart the company at the end of the month, Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, announced to staff today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Abbie Hills, 29, is a pioneering talent agent who has built her business around representing actors and actresses with disabilities.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over the last 10 years those identifying as liberal or very liberal has grown from around 25% to 55%, with moderates declining from nearly 50% to 35% and, again rather remarkably, there are 9% who identify as conservative or very conservative, down from around 25%.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring him would be the most conventional aspect of a very unconventional media strategy.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With an unconventional research approach, a new screenwriter and an unestablished director, so much of the film was a leap of faith.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, a sustained power struggle between monks and reformers after the 13th Dalai Lama’s death in 1933 weakened the Tibetan state, leaving it ill prepared to resist the arrival of the People’s Liberation Army in 1950.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Zach Daniels, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said the group, which backed Landry’s law, has attempted to reach a compromise with criminal justice reformers who want all past split-jury verdicts overturned.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Auto Best Take is an evolved version of Best Take.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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