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
Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That hasn’t kept the influential progressive in national politics from endorsing him.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Craig Holman, a government affairs lobbyist at Public Citizen, a progressive think tank, echoed Clark’s view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Grijalva is a diehard progressive.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That hasn’t kept the influential progressive in national politics from endorsing him.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Graham Platner, an oyster farmer, is making his first run for public office and has spent the past two months rallying progressive support behind his campaign, potentially setting up a bitter intraparty primary.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Craig Holman, a government affairs lobbyist at Public Citizen, a progressive think tank, echoed Clark’s view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, from Amazon to Uber, are also investing in technologies that automate safety-critical tasks, whether through advanced driver assistance systems or fully autonomous vehicles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But opposing defense spending, including the troop pay authorized by the legislation, would create bad optics and the latest attack line for Republicans to paint their liberal colleagues as obstructionists.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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That was under a government led by the founders of the state, and much lionized by liberal Zionists.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elkann also unveiled a pioneering educational hub in Maranello providing technical knowledge and called M-tech Alfredo Ferrari to be completed in 2029, the centenary anniversary of the Scuderia.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some moderates including Republicans Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire have been trying — so far unsuccessfully — to negotiate an end to the standoff and unlock a broader deal on health care and the federal budget.—
Steven T. Dennis,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Whichever candidate is elected will also likely face opposition and infighting from within their own party, given the split between LDP conservatives and moderates, said Hall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The program features hits from the ’70s, such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis and The Carpenters, with modern twist.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The story behind this winning idea is a bit unconventional compared to other product rollouts.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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That same headbanging energy has defined her steady, albeit unconventional, political rise.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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For the pilates enthusiast on your list, this foldable reformer is a game-changing gift that skips the pricey membership fees and brings studio-quality workouts home.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Those diplomatic gestures, along with his success in attracting foreign investment, won Vučić international praise as an effective reformer.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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