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Recent Examples of reformer
John is going to talk about his record as a CEO, an outsider, and a reformer.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
As a result, unlike with the reformer, participants have more stability (and peace of mind) while doing complicated balance exercises like the runner’s lunge or bear pike.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
Even when reformers secure top jobs to address this issue, they are stymied.
—Yael Ossowski, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
But disagreements between reformers and tax buyers — who would have had to pay higher fees and lose out on equity under the new process — made negotiations complex.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
As a result, unlike with the reformer, participants have more stability (and peace of mind) while doing complicated balance exercises like the runner’s lunge or bear pike.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
Even when reformers secure top jobs to address this issue, they are stymied.
—Yael Ossowski, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
But disagreements between reformers and tax buyers — who would have had to pay higher fees and lose out on equity under the new process — made negotiations complex.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
Noun
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That hasn’t kept the influential progressive in national politics from endorsing him.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is a strong lead on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York progressive who is in second place with a 10 percent chance of winning the vote.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Schulman, an optimist as well as an experienced fashion and luxury goods executive, shifted that earth-moving machine into high gear, and quickly began turning the brand’s fortunes around.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ever the optimist, Kirban is unfazed.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over the last 10 years those identifying as liberal or very liberal has grown from around 25% to 55%, with moderates declining from nearly 50% to 35% and, again rather remarkably, there are 9% who identify as conservative or very conservative, down from around 25%.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Host a challenge forum with a proponent, a skeptic, and a synthesizer.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To answer this question, Lam looks to the ancient Chinese philosopher Han Fei, an important proponent of the school of thought known as Legalism.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
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Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Such a bland do-gooder can’t hold a candle to Slattery’s Leo, a man who happily self-identifies as a bully.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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For Byrne, an apostle of euphoria, all this giddiness seems fitting.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 9th-century monastery rises from the plateau—its stone walls etched with faded medieval frescoes of apostles and Last Judgement scenes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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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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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Geiers are widely viewed with contempt as promoters of unsubstantiated claims that vaccines cause autism.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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