Synonyms for
Progressives
Definition
Progressives are people who believe in making progress and changing things for the better, especially in politics and society.
Synonyms & similar words
progressive
imperfect
continuoustense
liberalist
conservative
liberal
progressivetense
imperfecttense
reformers
liberals
leftists
radicals
socialists
activists
idealists
visionaries
humanitarians
advocates
champions
crusaders
fighters
militants
progressivists
reconstructionists
reformists
trailblazers
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- social progressives
- political progressives
- progressive movement
- progressive ideas
- progressive policies
- progressive era
- progressive taxation
Word family
Usage note
Often used in a political context to describe those advocating for social reform and change. Can sometimes carry a slightly pejorative connotation depending on the speaker's viewpoint.
Example sentences
- The progressives fought for workers' rights and better wages.
- My mom is a progressive who works for a non-profit organization.
- The progressives in Congress are pushing for more funding for public schools.
- Many progressives believe in universal healthcare and a living wage for all workers.
- The progressive movement started in the late 19th century and continues to this day.
Quotes
We progressives believe in diversity, and we believe in empowering people who are not already empowered.
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.
A progressive is a man who has nothing to say and says it loud.