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Recent Examples of reformer
Elected as a moderate supporting opening charter schools, with student interests and better educational outcomes as his central focus, Melvoin has served as a thoughtful reformer for eight years.
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The Editorial Board, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
At the time, the future autocrat was seen as a potential reformer.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
One suggestion put forth by the English jurist and social reformer Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) is called utilitarianism.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
In this context Shah’s popularity among younger voters and his reputation as an independent reformer gave him unusual prominence.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
At the time, the future autocrat was seen as a potential reformer.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
One suggestion put forth by the English jurist and social reformer Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) is called utilitarianism.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
In this context Shah’s popularity among younger voters and his reputation as an independent reformer gave him unusual prominence.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
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Graham Platner, the anti-Israel progressive who took Maine’s political establishment by storm this spring, has officially prevailed in his state’s Democratic Senate primary.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Steyer held himself out as a progressive who would have heavily taxed his fellow business moguls.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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From that liminal moment emerged Mohammad Khatami, a former culture minister steeped in philosophy and theology, and a committed reformist.—
Alex Shams,
Time,
14 Mar. 2026
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Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Khamenei relied on the Expediency Discernment Council to reduce the powers of the reformist-majority parliament and pressure it to approve the chief justice’s six appointees to the Guardian Council.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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After a wildfire, the optimist waits patiently for the eventual return of squirrels, birds and other forest residents.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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But for every optimist backing Musk’s bid to establish a human colony on Mars is an investor on earth wondering if the plan will ever take off.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Until inflation moderates, the Fed is unlikely to lower interest rates.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Among Democrats, the primaries will hinge on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Its proponents have turned it into a symbol of freedom and defiance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Then one of the crew met a man named Chris, a do-gooder in the community who lost his home to an electrical fire last year.—
Amy Eskind,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Gleeson’s casual menace and black sense of humor make for an ideal foil to Cage’s quip-cracking do-gooder.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The 500-plus-mile (805 km) pilgrimage trail has a 1,000-year history and leads to the tomb of the apostle Saint James at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Alexi’s tutu-twirling positivity should not be confused with Pollyanna, nor her quirky insights with naiveté.—
Rich Roll,
Outside,
26 Aug. 2025
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During the festival, those attending can enjoy a selection of beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with offerings from other local St. Charles breweries, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformer. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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