70 entries under progressive topic. ×

25
knowledgeable(adjective, sound, knowledge, sharp, smart)
22
informed(verb, adjective, sound, knowledge, sharp)
13
intelligent(adjective, smart, flexible, experienced, lenient)
8
liberal(adjective, moderate, rational, tolerant, experienced)
8
reasonable(adjective, sound, moderate, bright, flexible)
5
sophisticated(adjective, reasonable, sensible, superior, familiar)
4
broad-minded(adjective, moderate, rational, tolerant, modern)
4
open-minded(adjective, moderate, rational, tolerant, modern)
3
sharp(adjective, sound, smart, bright, sensible)
2
receptive(adjective, moderate, enthusiastic, alert, familiar)
2
up-to-date(adjective, refined, knowledgeable, current, tolerant)
1
accelerating(adjective, tolerant, modern, radical, dynamic)
1
advanced(adjective, moderate, superior, sophisticated, refined)
1
avant-garde(adjective, moderate, tolerant, modern, flexible)
1
bleeding-heart(adjective, tolerant, modern, radical, dynamic)
1
broad(adjective, moderate, tolerant, modern, flexible)
1
catholic(moderate, flexible, lenient, independent, open-minded)
1
continuing(adjective, tolerant, modern, radical, dynamic)
1
continuous(adjective, tolerant, modern, radical, dynamic)
1
developing(adjective, tolerant, modern, radical, dynamic)
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