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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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as in moderate
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Recent Examples of progressive
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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
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Adjective
The following year, Milk was assassinated in City Hall along with the city's progressive mayor, George Moscone.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Noun
Still, the damage progressives have wrought on American society will take generations to fully repair.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Photograph by Guglielmo Mangiapane—Reuters Read more: The Biggest Challenges Pope Leo XIV Faces
Read more: Photos Show Joyous Vatican Scenes as Robert Prevost Is Announced the New Pope
His election is, in part, a departure from Pope Francis, who was regarded as a progressive.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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The kidney also stays outside the body for less time due to advanced planning.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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In some areas, this might work: Restricting the export of advanced U.S. semiconductor technology to China seems to have helped hold Beijing’s chip industry back.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Her brand at the time was something like the Obama of the antipodes: a liberal media darling, icon of the global anti-Trump resistance, transitioning smoothly from lofty oratory to easygoing relatability.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The attacks included allegations that Fulbright, which opened in 2016 with partial funding from the U.S. government, was cultivating Western liberal and democratic values that could undermine the Vietnamese government.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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As in the House, the Senate has fiscal conservatives who are concerned that the bill will add to the federal deficit and moderates who have problems with the potential impact on Medicaid health coverage.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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But any cuts these members want implemented will have to be balanced by Senate leadership against the desires of moderates who wish to preserve key social safety net programs, creating major challenges for hopes of offsetting the cost of the package.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Art Nouveau Brass Mirror This brass mirror from the 1960s blends modern trends with antique materials.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Use generative prompts during ideation to spark unconventional ideas that can act as creative springboards.—
Anusha Nerella,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras have a very attractive style of football, and Porto did some impressive, and in places unconventional, defending.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Orange County has emerged as ground zero for fraud in the private-pay addiction treatment sphere — separate and distinct from the public programs, mind you — and the new law’s emphasis on housing and outside partnerships makes reformers nervous.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
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These regions were often skeptical of centralized power, and reformers pushed for tools like the initiative and referendum to give citizens a way to bypass political machines and corporate influence.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The festivities end on June 22 with KC Defender’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout, which will celebrate the history of radical Black resistance.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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While Landy’s treatment would initially last only a year before his firing by Mike Love’s brother Stan, then the Beach Boys’ manager, his radical therapeutic approach appeared to stabilize Wilson’s behavior.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Those same contemporary ideals and earthy hues of terra-cotta and stone extend into JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa’s 160 rooms, suites, and villas—many of which come equipped with their own private pools and terraces for your own private relaxation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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