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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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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
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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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Others were more open to the unconventional dish.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Clara Son merges unconventional silhouettes with timeless tailoring to create pieces that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Voters need to be persuaded that such policies won’t do more harm than good and that reformers understand the drawbacks.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
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Salah is also a Pilates devotee, and has stationed a Pilates reformer among the squat rack, weight stacks and treadmill in his home gym.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The playoff selection committee, beginning this season, will weight strength of schedule metrics in an evolved way that should tend to more greatly benefit SEC teams.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Aug. 2025
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But while this can give rise to an evolved workforce that is able to deliver better outputs faster, earning human workforce trust will be essential.—
Abdi Goodarzi,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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