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Recent Examples of reformer
In modern-day Germany under the Roman Empire, Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts in which the men hid the eggs and women and children looked for them, mirroring the way women found Jesus' empty tomb on the very first Easter.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 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
Forget the studio; get your pilates workout in at home with this foldable reformer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Once seen as a reformer, Gaddafi had attempted a political comeback in 2021 but remained a divisive and controversial figure in Libya.
—Yousef Murad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 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
Forget the studio; get your pilates workout in at home with this foldable reformer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Once seen as a reformer, Gaddafi had attempted a political comeback in 2021 but remained a divisive and controversial figure in Libya.
—Yousef Murad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
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The year is 1952 and Charlie Chaplin, a global celebrity and political progressive, is feeling the heat from American authorities in the McCarthy era.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Kerr is an outspoken progressive.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 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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Roberts, the relentless optimist, understands this.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Perkins still identifies as the optimist from 2022, albeit one tempered by realism.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Our results suggest that a growing number of them – especially moderates, African Americans and young people – are experiencing voter’s remorse.—
Tatishe Nteta,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Our results suggest that a growing number of them – especially moderates, African Americans and young people – are experiencing voter’s remorse.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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When Bloomberg, a strong proponent of education reform, was seeking to increase the number of charter schools in the city, Jeffries co-sponsored a bill that more than doubled the state’s charter-school cap.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those lagging sales, proponents of the theory argue, are largely driven by would-be concertgoers growing disillusioned with high ticket prices, while also facing inflation and oversaturation.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In addition, the extreme naïveté of the Spanish do-gooder lawyer is an out-of-place cliché in a film whose cinematic potency and multifaceted performances testify to Marrakchi’s strengths.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Boring dad; feisty mom; rich do-gooder; striving newcomer; MAGA one; MAGA two.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The New Testament does contain positive depictions of Pharisees — Levine points to Nicodemus, who defended Jesus and helped bury him, and Gamaliel, who advocated for the apostles Peter and John.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 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 22 May. 2026.
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