Progressive
adjective
Continuous, gradually developing or changing.
We've noted progressive improvement in his performance.
Often appears as...
- progressive improvement
- progressive change
adjective
Supporting social, political, or economic change or reform.
She's known for her progressive views on social issues.
Often appears as...
- progressive politics
- progressive views
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Political
noun
A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
He is a noted progressive in the political party.
Often appears as...
- noted progressive
- staunch progressive
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Political
adjective
(Of a tax) Increasing as the amount to which it is applied increases.
Income tax is a progressive tax.
Often appears as...
- progressive tax
- progressive rate
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Academic
adjective
Happening or developing gradually over a period of time.
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease.
Often appears as...
- progressive disease
- progressive condition
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Technical
adjective
Emphasizing and using experimental and unusual musical techniques.
He's really into progressive rock music.
Often appears as...
- progressive rock
- progressive jazz
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Colloquial
adjective
Continuous, gradually developing or changing.
We've noted progressive improvement in his performance.
Often appears as...
- progressive improvement
- progressive change
adjective
Supporting social, political, or economic change or reform.
She's known for her progressive views on social issues.
Often appears as...
- progressive politics
- progressive views
Usage tips
Political
noun
A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
He is a noted progressive in the political party.
Often appears as...
- noted progressive
- staunch progressive
Usage tips
Political
adjective
(Of a tax) Increasing as the amount to which it is applied increases.
Income tax is a progressive tax.
Often appears as...
- progressive tax
- progressive rate
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Happening or developing gradually over a period of time.
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease.
Often appears as...
- progressive disease
- progressive condition
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Emphasizing and using experimental and unusual musical techniques.
He's really into progressive rock music.
Often appears as...
- progressive rock
- progressive jazz
Usage tips
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/2Gradual Improvement
Use 'progressive' to describe something improving slowly over time.
Her English skills showed progressive improvement.
Pro Tip 2/2Incremental Change
Think of 'progressive' as small steps leading to a big change.
With progressive changes, we can tackle climate change.
Pro Tip 1/2Gradual Improvement
Use 'progressive' to describe something improving slowly over time.
Her English skills showed progressive improvement.
Pro Tip 2/2Incremental Change
Think of 'progressive' as small steps leading to a big change.
With progressive changes, we can tackle climate change.
Pro Tip 1/2Gradual Improvement
Use 'progressive' to describe something improving slowly over time.
Her English skills showed progressive improvement.
Pro Tip 2/2Incremental Change
Think of 'progressive' as small steps leading to a big change.
With progressive changes, we can tackle climate change.
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Alison Wright: Portraits...
progressive prosthetics that these kids are going to need and then you turn around see moments like this you know one of the workers with one of the children that had had survived and I find that incredibly touching you know when you you just see so much hardship in the world and yet when it's brought together in humanity like that and then
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Upgrading management...
ideas are universal we hope that you think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be of the same thinking that created them well the technology of management got us this far but it's going to require progressive and empathetic leaders
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The voices in my head PIPE...
Now essentially, this represented taking an aggressive stance towards my own mind, a kind of psychic civil war, and in turn this caused the number of voices to increase and grow progressively hostile and menacing. Helplessly and hopelessly, I began to retreat into this nightmarish inner world
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Do schools kill...
Children dance all the time if they're allowed to, we all do. We all have bodies, don't we? Did I miss a meeting? Truthfully, what happens is, as children grow up, we start to educate them progressively from the waist up. And then we focus on their heads. And slightly to one side.
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A Black man goes...
you have to let go of that fear and embrace your curiosity, and sadly, too many people will not take that journey to see the world from the other side. And, I mean, let's be honest, that doesn't just go for progressives, but also to the right wing and conservatives.
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Aphasia: The disorder...
or multiple sclerosis, yet less widely known. There is one rare form of aphasia called primary progressive aphasia, or PPA, which is not caused by stroke or brain injury, but is actually a form of dementia in which language loss is the first symptom.
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What if a US presidential...
A number of progressive organizations are already working hard to warn Americans about this growing threat to our democracy. Some organizations you could look into and research for choosedemocracy.us, electiontaskforce.org, protectdemocracy.org,
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How long should your...
even though the nap is longer. The time of day also matters. Our need for deep Stage 3 sleep progressively increases throughout the day. So if you nap later, you may rob yourself of the sleep pressure needed to go to sleep at night.
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Beware, fellow...
and workers isn't bad for capitalism. It's essential to it. Programs like a reasonable minimum wage, affordable healthcare, paid sick leave, and the progressive taxation necessary to pay for the important infrastructure
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The Power of Gravity PIPE...
exploding the influence of Earth's gravity on your life becomes progressively diminished the smaller you
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Alison Wright: Portraits...
progressive prosthetics that these kids are going to need and then you turn around see moments like this you know one of the workers with one of the children that had had survived and I find that incredibly touching you know when you you just see so much hardship in the world and yet when it's brought together in humanity like that and then
Video examples
Upgrading management...
ideas are universal we hope that you think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be of the same thinking that created them well the technology of management got us this far but it's going to require progressive and empathetic leaders
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
Now essentially, this represented taking an aggressive stance towards my own mind, a kind of psychic civil war, and in turn this caused the number of voices to increase and grow progressively hostile and menacing. Helplessly and hopelessly, I began to retreat into this nightmarish inner world
Video examples
Do schools kill...
Children dance all the time if they're allowed to, we all do. We all have bodies, don't we? Did I miss a meeting? Truthfully, what happens is, as children grow up, we start to educate them progressively from the waist up. And then we focus on their heads. And slightly to one side.
Video examples
A Black man goes...
you have to let go of that fear and embrace your curiosity, and sadly, too many people will not take that journey to see the world from the other side. And, I mean, let's be honest, that doesn't just go for progressives, but also to the right wing and conservatives.
Video examples
Aphasia: The disorder...
or multiple sclerosis, yet less widely known. There is one rare form of aphasia called primary progressive aphasia, or PPA, which is not caused by stroke or brain injury, but is actually a form of dementia in which language loss is the first symptom.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
A number of progressive organizations are already working hard to warn Americans about this growing threat to our democracy. Some organizations you could look into and research for choosedemocracy.us, electiontaskforce.org, protectdemocracy.org,
Video examples
How long should your...
even though the nap is longer. The time of day also matters. Our need for deep Stage 3 sleep progressively increases throughout the day. So if you nap later, you may rob yourself of the sleep pressure needed to go to sleep at night.
Video examples
Beware, fellow...
and workers isn't bad for capitalism. It's essential to it. Programs like a reasonable minimum wage, affordable healthcare, paid sick leave, and the progressive taxation necessary to pay for the important infrastructure
Video examples
The Power of Gravity PIPE...
exploding the influence of Earth's gravity on your life becomes progressively diminished the smaller you
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Quote examples
Finn Jones
English Actor
Thrones' would be the perfect platform to send a progressive message because right now, our politicians aren't telling us any truths. It's hard to find a good, meaningful message, so I think it's up to storytellers, television shows, and films to have an impact on the world conversation. Is that not what film and television is for?
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
In the child, consciousness rises out of the depths of unconscious psychic life, at first like separate islands, which gradually unite to form a 'continent,' a continuous landmass of consciousness. Progressive mental development means, in effect, extension of consciousness.
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Erik Hassle
Swedish Musician
I'd love to do a live album, like a little bit old school but still progressive, influenced maybe by more electronic music. I like everything, but I don't know anything about music. So it comes in to a lot of different ingredients. I love hip hop.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I just happen to believe that people are not stupid. And the way I will come at it is to educate people, help people to actually understand that it is that progressive movement that is causing them the problems.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I am not shy. I am for an open society. I am for a progressive world. I do not propose to reform France; I propose to transform it at its deepest level.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Wealth is the progressive realization of worthy goals, the ability to love and have compassion, meaningful and caring relationships.
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Robin DiAngelo
American Educator
White consciousness is deeply anti-black, and that's for progressives and conservatives.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
If the world ran the way a crew runs a set, we'd have a better, more progressive world.
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Kanika Dhillon
Indian Author
Ambition alone cannot define a progressive female character.
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Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
I support a progressive state income tax.
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Finn Jones
English Actor
Thrones' would be the perfect platform to send a progressive message because right now, our politicians aren't telling us any truths. It's hard to find a good, meaningful message, so I think it's up to storytellers, television shows, and films to have an impact on the world conversation. Is that not what film and television is for?
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
In the child, consciousness rises out of the depths of unconscious psychic life, at first like separate islands, which gradually unite to form a 'continent,' a continuous landmass of consciousness. Progressive mental development means, in effect, extension of consciousness.
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Erik Hassle
Swedish Musician
I'd love to do a live album, like a little bit old school but still progressive, influenced maybe by more electronic music. I like everything, but I don't know anything about music. So it comes in to a lot of different ingredients. I love hip hop.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I just happen to believe that people are not stupid. And the way I will come at it is to educate people, help people to actually understand that it is that progressive movement that is causing them the problems.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I am not shy. I am for an open society. I am for a progressive world. I do not propose to reform France; I propose to transform it at its deepest level.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Wealth is the progressive realization of worthy goals, the ability to love and have compassion, meaningful and caring relationships.
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Robin DiAngelo
American Educator
White consciousness is deeply anti-black, and that's for progressives and conservatives.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
If the world ran the way a crew runs a set, we'd have a better, more progressive world.
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Kanika Dhillon
Indian Author
Ambition alone cannot define a progressive female character.
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Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
I support a progressive state income tax.
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