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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reformation
The musicians rose to fame throughout the 1970s after releasing several successful albums together, but Osbourne's dismissal from the group in 1979 led to various reformations in the years to come.
—
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 July 2025
Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 22 July 2025
This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The montage ended with a shot of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson; his death was announced the day before Oasis announced their reformation in late August last year.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reformation
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 July 2025
Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 22 July 2025
This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The montage ended with a shot of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson; his death was announced the day before Oasis announced their reformation in late August last year.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformation
Noun
-
The overhaul marks the first major move by CEO and President Maziar Mike Doustdar, who took the reins at the pharma giant last month following the surprise ouster of Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
-
And thanks to a recent multi-year overhaul, the mid-century room continues to offer the shimmering opulence of a great hotel bar.—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Mamdani has taken a more aggressive approach than many traditional Democrats—who have historically championed incremental reform and avoided expansive tax policies targeting high earners.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Ultimately, reform — whether in education, business or policy — comes down to individual awareness and action.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
AirPods Pro 3 could see redesign AirPods Pro 3 could be introduced as early as this month, Bloomberg reported.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Each new capability adds to a foundation for broader adaptability, pointing toward a future where humanoids take on diverse roles with minimal redesign.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share