as in overhaul
the act, process, or result of improving something by removing flaws, problems, etc.
They're calling for a complete reformation of the healthcare system.
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Recent Examples of reformation
Molded into implants in Kaplan’s lab, researchers reconstitute silk into structures that mimic the human body, supporting cell growth and tissue reformation.
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Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformation
reform
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Ongoing negotiations will likely focus on tariff relief, intellectual property reforms, and high-tech export controls.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, Newsom’s office doubled down on the governor’s insistence that the CEQA reforms be included in the budget.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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