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as in advanced
being far along in development
progressive forms of animal life
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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
Armond White, National Review, 26 Mar. 2025
While occasional chemical processing—accompanied by a strategic and regimented hair care routine—is no cause for concern, treatments that are too frequent, too harsh, or not accompanied by proper tending can lead to progressive deterioration of hair cuticles.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
In the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is also playing the balancing game between centrists and progressives over what exactly to oppose Trump and his GOP allies on.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The new Snow White represents progressive mediocrity — the antagonism between Snow White and her evil stepmother (Gal Gadot) is bland and uninteresting after the remarkable modern version White as Snow that starred Lou de Laâge and Isabelle Huppert.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Mar. 2025
While occasional chemical processing—accompanied by a strategic and regimented hair care routine—is no cause for concern, treatments that are too frequent, too harsh, or not accompanied by proper tending can lead to progressive deterioration of hair cuticles.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
What Happens Next The dispute highlights the deep divisions in U.S. politics over immigration, as Republicans look to enact Trump's hardline immigration agenda while progressives regroup and plot to oppose his agenda.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
In the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is also playing the balancing game between centrists and progressives over what exactly to oppose Trump and his GOP allies on.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressive
Adjective
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Additionally, the drainage of lesions, their pain, and the smell that advanced lesions can produce additionally cause patients to modify their social lives and interactions with others.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Brain metastases develop in up to 60% of patients with advanced melanoma, according to the National Library of Medicine.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court declined to lift the lower court’s order, with Barrett and another conservative, Chief Justice John Roberts, joining the three liberal justices: Justice Elena Kagan, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sotomayor.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Designed to win over moderates and Northerners, the manifesto was cloaked in a reading of the U.S. Constitution that invoked Civil War-era theories of states’ rights.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there's a problem for the auto company: The liberals, moderates and independents that Musk is driving away are more likely to consider an electric vehicle.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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These unconventional or niche markets—whether they’re built around specific lifestyles, cultural shifts, unique services, or underserved consumer segments—can offer less competition, more loyal customers, and a sharper opportunity to stand out.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Turn a Closet into a Book Nook In this bedroom, as well as the other two in the house, Allison made the unconventional decision to remove the closets.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Another highlight is the Jacob A. Riis Museum, dedicated to the Danish-American journalist and social reformer who was born in Ribe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Heartland Alliance was founded in the 19th century as Travelers and Immigrants Aid by famous reformer Jane Addams.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lori Vallow Daybell, the mother convicted of killing her children in Idaho after joining a radical religious cult in 2018, is back in court, this time in Arizona, fighting murder conspiracy charges.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 1970, Santoro joined the radical Roman feminist group Rivolta Femminile (Women’s Revolt), founded that year by art critic and philosopher Carla Lonzi together with artist Carla Accardi and political journalist Elvira Banotti.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Essentially the point is that strategies must evolve beyond historical approaches not suited for contemporary events.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Few gallerists in the contemporary design sphere have the singular vision of Nina Yashar, 67.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Progressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressive. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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