progressive
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Synonyms & Antonyms for progressive
Synonyms: Adjective
advanced, developed, evolved, forward, high, higher, improved, late, refined
Antonyms: Adjective
backward, low, lower, nonprogressive, primitive, retarded, rude, rudimentary, undeveloped
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Examples of progressive in a Sentence
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That progressive wave is expected to spill into the 2020 presidential election. — John Blake, CNN, "Trump is doing what Obama couldn't," 23 Aug. 2019 In Hong Kong, Pepe the Frog is now a symbol of progressive resistance against an authoritarian state. — Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, "Pepe the Frog Means Something Different in Hong KongâRight?," 23 Aug. 2019 But there are people that are progressive and creative and interesting and diverse. — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, "Marc Maron and Lynn Shelton on a 'cultural re-educationâ on the South, filming âSword of Trustâ in Alabama," 21 Aug. 2019 For about 20 years the council has encouraged collegial debate, cooperation, and a progressive perspective on climate change. — Neil Shea, National Geographic, "A thawing Arctic is heating up a new Cold War," 21 Aug. 2019 Now, those new Social Security payroll taxes might be more progressive than the current Social Security payroll taxes. — Andrew G. Biggs, National Review, "How the Democratsâ Social Security Plan Could Finance a Tax Cut," 15 Aug. 2019 Even those who are running to the center of the party are substantially more progressive than Clintonâs campaign was in 2016. — Tara Golshan, Vox, "Bernie Sanders versus the âcorporate media,â explained," 14 Aug. 2019 The group was wildly progressive, embracing gay culture with fantasy characters, costumes, and a free-spirited approach to music. — Kirsten Spruch, Billboard, "Village People Co-Creator/Producer Henri Belolo Dies at 82," 7 Aug. 2019 The layout was socially progressive (there was no provision for servants) and aesthetically controversial (the big windows were placed as the interiors demanded, making the exterior asymmetrical). — The Economist, "Kinks in the clean lines of the Bauhaus," 1 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But will the love of Daily Kos progressives be enough? — oregonlive, "Progressives increasingly moving to Elizabeth Warren at Bernie Sandersâ expense, but Joe Biden stays in lead: polls," 5 Sep. 2019 Though a gifted communicator, Kennedy has been eclipsed in the House by a newer group of progressives viewed as the partyâs future. — Adrian Walker, BostonGlobe.com, "Can a member of Americaâs oldest political dynasty sell himself as a voice for change?," 27 Aug. 2019 That said, Pelosi noted that party events in California can sometimes draw boisterous crowds of progressives, like the one at the state party convention that jeered as some party moderates warned against veering too far left. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "As rivals head to California, Biden chooses New Hampshire," 19 Aug. 2019 If progressives want to raise taxes on those same taxpayers to keep the system solvent thereafter, thatâs fine. — Andrew G. Biggs, National Review, "How the Democratsâ Social Security Plan Could Finance a Tax Cut," 15 Aug. 2019 And certainly there is a big gap between what the more mainstream candidates envision for the country and what the progressives want. — Mary Mcnamara, chicagotribune.com, "Commentary: The first Democratic debate wonât break ratings records. And thatâs OK," 26 June 2019 This is the new normal that progressives want for us. — Jane Coaston, Vox, "David French vs. Sohrab Ahmari and the battle dividing conservatives, explained," 5 June 2019 Instead, progressives want Democrats to stake out stronger left-leaning positions of the kind championed by Sens. — Aaron Kessler, CNN, "Money flowing into a Democratic primary is split around abortion rights," 20 Mar. 2018 Candidates in the raceâs lower tier, made up primarily of progressives, are sure to criticize Hickenlooperâs moderate stances. — Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, "John Hickenlooper is running for U.S. Senate: âIâm not done fighting for the people of Coloradoâ," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'progressive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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