Customary and Progressive

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Customary adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.

Usage example: the customary toasting of the bride and groom at their wedding reception

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Progressive is an antonym for customary.

Nearby Words: custom, customarily

Progressive adjective - Being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques.

Usage example: one of the founders of progressive dance, Isadora Duncan became an inspiration to an array of free-spirited artists

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Customary is an antonym for progressive.

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