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as in advanced
being far along in development
progressive forms of animal life
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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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as in moderate
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Recent Examples of progressive
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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His election is, in part, a departure from Pope Francis, who was regarded as a progressive.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 May 2025
Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 June 2025
An emerging coalition that includes some of Trump’s most fervent supporters and progressive Democrats is raising alarm about the possibility of the U.S. taking an active role in the conflict.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
Still, the damage progressives have wrought on American society will take generations to fully repair.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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His election is, in part, a departure from Pope Francis, who was regarded as a progressive.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 May 2025
Noun
Mamdani also formally received an endorsement from 2021 mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, who came in third and ran as a progressive, on Wednesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 June 2025
An emerging coalition that includes some of Trump’s most fervent supporters and progressive Democrats is raising alarm about the possibility of the U.S. taking an active role in the conflict.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
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Unsurprisingly, there is a parallel between our contemporary ambivalence toward advanced, labor-saving technology and Rowling’s attitude toward magic in Harry Potter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Fox News Digital also spoke with Ken Grey, an advanced practitioner (AP) and doctor of Oriental medicine (DOM).—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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The decision was 7-2 with two of the court’s liberal justices dissenting.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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A number of conservatives have cried foul at the lack of spending cuts in the package, while moderates have remained concerned about cuts to Medicaid and phaseout of renewable energy tax credits, among other things.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Nevertheless, hard-liners in both countries have remained resolute, telling the public that moderates are naive and fail to grasp the true nature of the threat.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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She was surprised by how spacious the kitchen is, especially for a tiny home—the clean look, modern finishes, and extra cabinet space caught her eye the most.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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David’s Bridal’s website describes the boutique as offering a variety of designs from timeless classics to modern boho styles that are perfect for any kind of wedding.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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The early detection of viral RNA in wild bird droppings, sometimes preceding official poultry outbreaks, suggests that unconventional surveillance in these biologically rich but infrastructurally sparse areas could play a larger role in pandemic risk mitigation.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Now, in the weeks after its unconventional 22nd anniversary celebration, the label is set to launch one of its biggest — and most personal — compilations yet.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Bragg entered office as a liberal reformer but has since distanced himself from the movement that helped put him into power.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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What to know about papal conclave, how new pope is elected World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest': Live updates Pope Francis dies at 88: A look at his powerful words through memorable quotes How did Pope Francis die?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who reads history knows the only reason any workers anywhere have any sort of rights is because past workers formed unions, and radical, militant ones at that.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The administration’s radical and peremptory elimination of U.S. foreign assistance removed a lever of American influence and telegraphed a level of indifference that will not go unnoticed.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Throughout the month, additional performances including international film screenings, dance (contemporary and classical), and hands-on ARTtalks—plus competitions, exhibitions, and free community events will be held.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Unlike his contemporary, the science fiction author Jules Verne, who imagined a technologically facilitated journey to the Moon, Flammarion preferred a type of spiritual journey.—
Matthew Shindell,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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