PROGRESSIVES Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

progressives

noun

plural of progressive

as in reformers

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Recent Examples of progressives Steyer’s wealth and past investments were a dealbreaker for some progressives, according to Irene Kao, executive director of Courage California, a progressive group that endorsed Steyer. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Until Elon Musk purchased Twitter (now X), the company’s policies — or at least how those policies were enforced — tilted reliably in favor of progressives and progressive ideology. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressives

Noun

Socialists want retribution after centrists sided with Republicans.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of centrists

Noun

El Sayed’s arguments on healthcare, affordability, and corporate power could resonate with voters, but his progressive foreign-policy positions could complicate his efforts to win over moderates.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
This board endorsed her in her last House race as a strong voice for moderates in Springfield.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026