progressiveness

noun

Definition of progressivenessnext
as in unusualness

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  1. innovation
  2. strangeness
  3. originality
Noun
  • Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • Doubly surprising is that, for all its strangeness – or perhaps because of it – the mashup often works.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout last week, Gillespie kept a diary of Newcastle’s pre-season tour to Japan, sending voice notes and photos to The Athletic, capturing the sights and strangeness of a barmy, humid dreamscape*.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of strangeness
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  • The latest evolution and expansion of the Black List’s scope and depth to spotlight scribes’ originality and talent, the Adaptation List surveyed 84 publishing industry editors and literary agent.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • From originality and creativity to fan engagement and gratitude, Swift redefined the rules of success.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of originality
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