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
Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.
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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
Through all of his musical adventures, Burke stayed true to Blondie, drumming for the band during its first incarnation of 1975 to 1982 and again with the band’s reformation in 1997, which lasted until his recent illness and death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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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
Through all of his musical adventures, Burke stayed true to Blondie, drumming for the band during its first incarnation of 1975 to 1982 and again with the band’s reformation in 1997, which lasted until his recent illness and death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformation
reform
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Enacting the reduction is a first step to engaging in strong reforms across the U.N., the administration wrote in its request which comes on the heels of U.S. cuts to foreign aid globally and the gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Yet following recent reforms, government revenues grew by more than 50 percent.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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