Progressive Synonyms

21 progressive synonyms include continuing, continuous, increasing, growing, developing, ongoing, intensifying, accelerating, escalating, and gradual. Progressive is an adjective, and its antonyms are regressive and conservative. Here are some additional synonyms for "progressive" with example sentences.

Another word for Progressive

21 other ways to say progressive.

1. increasing

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  • ongoing
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  • intensifying  
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  • increasing  
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  • growing  
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  • gradual  
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  • escalating  
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  • developing  
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  • cumulative  
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  • continuous
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  • continuing  
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  • accelerating
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2. innovator

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  • reformer  
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  • progressivist  
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  • progressionist  
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  • neoteric  
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  • liberal  
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  • leftist  
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  • left-winger  
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  • innovator  
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Use progressive in a Sentence

progressive music styles appeal to listeners.

She has a progressive approach to education.

They advocate for progressive social change.