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

Meanwhile, the centrists are not sure where to situate themselves.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Israel felt inescapable in the midterm primaries, especially for Democrats, where centrists and progressives clashed — memorably!

— Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of centrists

Noun

High-income cohorts rely heavily on investment returns to sustain premium services spending, even as their wage growth moderates.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
His performance will serve as a test for whether left-leaning candidates can outperform traditional moderates in Republican strongholds.

— New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026