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
David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The show’s savage mockery of Trump doesn’t mean that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have become progressives.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
United wanted a goalkeeper who could reshape the way the team built from the back, act as an extra outfield player and push them toward a more progressive style of play.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For 20 years, progressives have gathered at annual Netroots Nation conferences to share strategies and plan for the next election.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The show’s savage mockery of Trump doesn’t mean that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have become progressives.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
An outspoken Kenosha pastor who planned to endorse a candidate has resigned
A provocative Kenosha pastor was planning to make a splash by endorsing a progressive candidate for president in his Sunday sermon on Aug. 17, testing new IRS guidance on political endorsements during church services.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
United wanted a goalkeeper who could reshape the way the team built from the back, act as an extra outfield player and push them toward a more progressive style of play.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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Suddenly, a tank advanced and crushed him, smashing both him and his bag of flour into the ground.—
Ahmed Dader
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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The early build-out of the infrastructure needed to train and power the most advanced AI models was largely funded by the AI companies themselves, including tech giants like Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platforms Inc.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since taking office in a snap election in June, the liberal Lee has taken steps to lower tensions with the nuclear-armed North, and the issue is one where he is expected to find common ground with Trump, who still boasts of his historic summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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What’s most notable about the Virginia fight over Title IX isn’t that the Trump administration is aggressively applying it against liberal school boards.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the YouGov/Economist polling, unfavorable sentiment surged by 9 and 12 points respectively among liberals and moderates, while conservative support rose slightly to 80 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Party moderates are ousted or threatened for speaking out for the greater good and for fiscal responsibility for the American people.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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At Fort Lauderdale Airport, ERS’s main unit will be a sleek and modern 693-square-foot flagship store that will showcase top-end spirits, fragrances and jewelry.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Only two other Cubs hitters in the modern era produced those numbers in a game: Andre Dawson in his 1987 MVP season and Hall of Famer Billy Williams in 1971.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Innovation thrives where questions are asked, assumptions are tested, and unconventional ideas are allowed to emerge.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ammon's departure was unlike most stories from other ex-Amish due to the unconventional circumstances under which he was raised.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Voters need to be persuaded that such policies won’t do more harm than good and that reformers understand the drawbacks.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even when reformers secure top jobs to address this issue, they are stymied.—
Yael Ossowski,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He was taught by the radical abolitionist Gilbert Wakefield, and his father was a friend and admirer of the Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, whose ideas helped inspire the French Revolution.—
Roy Scranton,
The Conversation,
22 Aug. 2025
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This radical philosopher inspires Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Brühl) and their young son to follow and farm.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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The devastating consequences of Byrne’s recklessness foreshadow the apocalypse unfolding in contemporary Gaza.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Shakespeare play is popular in Telluride this year as the fest is also featuring the world premiere of Hamlet, starring Riz Ahmed in a contemporary take on the classic.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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