progressiveness

noun

Definition of progressivenessnext
as in unusualness

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  1. innovation
  2. strangeness
  3. originality
Noun
  • With better data came a shift to a quality-over-quantity approach, and advertisers began to consider factors such as ad placement, page load and creative innovation—all gauged with yet more data.
    Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Because of their thermodynamic innovation, this Yeti tumbler will keep cold brew cold or hot drip hot longer than any of the competition.
    Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • Doubly surprising is that, for all its strangeness – or perhaps because of it – the mashup often works.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout last week, Gillespie kept a diary of Newcastle’s pre-season tour to Japan, sending voice notes and photos to The Athletic, capturing the sights and strangeness of a barmy, humid dreamscape*.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of strangeness
Noun
  • Judging is strict, focusing on creativity, originality, use of color, correctness and presentation.
    Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • They're judged on design, flavor and originality, and must focus on teamwork, too, accounting for differences in baking styles, competition experience and their own backgrounds to make something truly memorable (think Luna Lovegood's Converse sneakers made out of Rice Krispies).
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of originality
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