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Recent Examples of reformer
One suggestion put forth by the English jurist and social reformer Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) is called utilitarianism.
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George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
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There’s Tom Steyer, the billionaire class traitor running as a tax-the-rich progressive.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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But the cash Levine pumped into his own campaign — about one-fifth of his net worth at the time — wasn’t enough to beat Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor, a progressive who won the primary in a stunning upset.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 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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Her family, from Pinar del Río, raised her to be an optimist that finds the best in every situation and the ability to maked people feel welcome.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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But optimists are also right that AI has real promise.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Kiley greatly outraised his opponents on the campaign finance front, and sought to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate who at times broke with the Republican Party.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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But the governor, a fiscal moderate who’s been wary about using state dollars to bolster shrinking federal human service programs, maintained a noncommittal stance he’s held since February.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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But for longtime leaders of education organizations and tech proponents, the book has become a problem.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Whatever proponents call these statutes, the national effect is the same.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 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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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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This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.—
Stephanie McCrummen,
The Atlantic,
18 May 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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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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