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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
Noun
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Another progressive wasn’t immediately dismissive.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Having campaigned as a progressive who supports raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations, Steyer has portrayed himself as further to the left than current Governor Newsom, and would likely govern as such.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 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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Ever the optimist, Obama shifted out of his defensive posture.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Wall Street optimists in good company BofA’s research team isn’t alone in reaching for history as a rebuttal to panic.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Keyser is a 39-year-old auditor and former Marine who unseated Winder in a contentious 2024 primary that favored further-right candidates over moderates, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Vance offers his own party the same blank screen, and can pull in MAGA populists, business-first capitalists, and suburban moderates alike.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many proponents expressed frustration with the school board and administration as multiyear efforts to bring Arabic language instruction to District 230 appeared to stall, culminating with the recent resignation of the only Arab American member of the school board.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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These excess profit taxes are not always as efficacious as proponents hope for.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 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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This is no time to experiment with the untested deep thoughts of do-gooders who couldn’t find Roseland, Englewood or Humboldt Park without GPS.—
Tim Egan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 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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The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 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 9 May. 2026.
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