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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as in moderate
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Recent Examples of progressive
Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Lamont, not so much Lamont also faces criticism, of a different kind, from progressive groups and many Democrats in the legislature’s majority.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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His election is, in part, a departure from Pope Francis, who was regarded as a progressive.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
The black lung clinic at Stone Mountain Health Services in southwestern Virginia has diagnosed 75 new cases of progressive massive fibrosis in the past year, according to its medical director, Drew Harris.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Lamont, not so much Lamont also faces criticism, of a different kind, from progressive groups and many Democrats in the legislature’s majority.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Noun
Still, the damage progressives have wrought on American society will take generations to fully repair.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Photograph by Guglielmo Mangiapane—Reuters Read more: The Biggest Challenges Pope Leo XIV Faces
Read more: Photos Show Joyous Vatican Scenes as Robert Prevost Is Announced the New Pope
His election is, in part, a departure from Pope Francis, who was regarded as a progressive.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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Even during the May OTA malaise, few drills draw the eye more than the athleticism and advanced drill work of the Bengals’ skill players.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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However, because no candidate received over 50% of the vote in that round, both advanced to Sunday’s runoff election.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The ice cream company is known for supporting liberal causes and candidates.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Republicans have painted their deportation push as a commonsense measure being obstructed by out-of-touch liberal élites siding with bloodthirsty criminals.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The Medicaid changes have divided Republican lawmakers, with some moderates in competitive districts expressing concerns over the risk to constituents losing benefits, while members of the House Freedom Caucus pushed for deeper cuts.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Potential cuts to Medicaid benefits, pullback of renewable energy incentives and measures to reduce the deficit have been among the sticking points between moderates and conservatives.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Rethinking Returns on Investment The modern belief that science must deliver measurable economic returns is, historically speaking, a relatively recent development.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Consider a colleague who presented unconventional ideas in meetings or pursued a less traditional career path.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Featured prominently on many critics’ best-of-year lists, the book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The death of Pope Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make the Catholic Church more inclusive, marks the end of an era for the Catholic Church, and sets in motion one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Behind that smile, though, was a determined reformer.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That is the question as Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect the country’s judges in a radical reshaping of the nation’s power structure.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The young women became symbols of radical politics and the series explores the way this deeply divided society tipped over into armed conflict and highlights the long shadow of radical violence, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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The latter four entries are all helmed by Cruise's strongest contemporary creative partner, Christopher McQuarrie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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But the version of the fountain of youth myth that has the strongest hold on contemporary culture comes not from ancient times, from Egypt, Greece or Rome.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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