14
innovative(adjective, unusual, strange, new, fresh)
13
progressive(adjective, informal, flexible, liberal, rebel)
10
new(adjective, strange, new, fresh, original)
10
revolutionary(noun, adjective, informal, new, tolerant)
9
vanguard(noun, adjective, new, modern, leader)
9
radical(noun, adjective, person, moderate, unusual)
8
advanced(adjective, moderate, new, sophisticated, current)
8
forward-thinking
8
original(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange, new)
7
contemporary(noun, adjective, unusual, new, fresh)
7
groundbreaking(adjective, new, original, radical, advanced)
7
leading(noun, adjective, sophisticated, higher, pioneering)
7
modern(adjective, smart, new, current, neat)
7
novel(adjective, new, fresh, original, current)
6
fresh(adjective, strange, new, original, current)
5
van
5
antecedent(noun, prelude, precursor)
5
creative(adjective, new, fantastic, original, extravagant)
5
experimental(adjective, new, modern, first, early)
5
forefront(noun, advanced, front, innovation, up-to-the-minute)
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