1
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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Recent Examples of progressive
Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But progressives counter that many officials also pay little attention to the damage being done to core programs in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The popular progressive first-term mayor is the preferred choice among 60% of respondents, with her top challenger, and fellow Democrat, Kraft, receiving 30%.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
While the The New World is designed to appeal to progressives, the GB News TV channel - another post-Brexit enterprise - is aimed at those who dress right.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But progressives counter that many officials also pay little attention to the damage being done to core programs in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Noun
The executives of these companies are the ones who will ultimately bear among the largest burdens of a progressive local option income tax hike.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The popular progressive first-term mayor is the preferred choice among 60% of respondents, with her top challenger, and fellow Democrat, Kraft, receiving 30%.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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From planting trees after every project to implementing advanced insulation systems and solar integration, Good Earth Builders is leading the way in eco-conscious development, proving that responsible construction is both possible and necessary.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The model for these ecosystems comes from Colorado, where in the mid 2000s a liberal donor collective is credited with helping Democrats take and keep control of the statehouse.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Mamdani has endorsements from progressive figures including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and some moderates including Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The moderates weighed in recently after 18 House Democrats voted against the controversial housing bill that Lamont vetoed.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The 44-year-old Texan has worn badass on his sleeve from the get-go, cutting the coolest figure in country music for the better part of a decade in his brash voice, hard-living lyrics, and modern long-haired outlaw.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Often unconventional, like their Vantablack dials, Moser brings something fresh to the Canadian market, and its new POP collection amplifies this creative edge even further.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has long flexed the power of the White House to insert himself into unconventional areas ‒ from the type of sugar in Coca-Cola to renaming the Gulf of Mexico.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Progressive Florida reformers, particularly women’s clubs and civic organizations, called on the state to abolish the convict labor system.—
Time,
Time,
17 July 2025
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There are Pilates reformers, a Spin studio, flotation tanks, a cryotherapy bed, ozone and sleep therapy beds, a shiny new hammam, and 20 treatment rooms.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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There is set to be an update on a working group tasked with addressing pressing issues over cricket’s three formats, including a radical plan to split Test nations into two divisions.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But his defense of liberalism, which rejects considerations of what anyone deserves, is in some ways more radical than many flashier schools of thought.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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To follow her there is to experience one of the sublime pleasures of contemporary American nature writing.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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From the Fisk Jubilee Singers to contemporary artists like O.N.E The Duo, Black musicians have shaped country music for centuries.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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