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Recent Examples of reformist
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.
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Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The uprising was brutally crushed, marking the beginning of the end of any true domestic reformist movement.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The president of Iran is broadly seen as a reformist.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Mousavi started out an ardent Islamist, became a reformist, and has called for a democratic transition since 2023.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
This makes Lebanon the only Arab country with a Christian head of state, a tradition that continued earlier this year when President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and a Cabinet were elected on reformist platforms and vowed to hold those behind the port explosion to account.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Bayard Rustin, outside of my critiques of him, is a reformist.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Women also played a dominant role in the 1999 student protests in Tehran, sparked by the shutdown of a reformist newspaper.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The uprising was brutally crushed, marking the beginning of the end of any true domestic reformist movement.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The president of Iran is broadly seen as a reformist.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Mousavi started out an ardent Islamist, became a reformist, and has called for a democratic transition since 2023.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
This makes Lebanon the only Arab country with a Christian head of state, a tradition that continued earlier this year when President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and a Cabinet were elected on reformist platforms and vowed to hold those behind the port explosion to account.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Bayard Rustin, outside of my critiques of him, is a reformist.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Women also played a dominant role in the 1999 student protests in Tehran, sparked by the shutdown of a reformist newspaper.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformist
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While proponents say changes have made streets safer, critics suspect projects that reduce space for cars will only make traffic congestion worse — even after the construction disruptions end.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the firm’s been arguably the leading proponent in America for making owners of the rank-in-file.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Anglo‑Saxon England converted to Christianity over the seventh century, so some of the charms included appeals to Jesus, Mary, and the apostles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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The New Testament canon usually includes 27 books, including the four gospels that describe Jesus’ life – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – and Acts, which describes the works of the apostles who continued Jesus’ ministry after his death.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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And these unlikely advocates are determined to use their voices for good.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The underlying facts of the case are still to be ruled on, but the partial ruling on Friday was a big win for immigration advocates who had been fighting to shut down the controversial site.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Neither the artist’s team nor local promoters have issued an official statement regarding the cancellation or the rescheduling of the Milan concert, or possible adjustments to the immediate tour schedule.—
Franchesca Guim,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Local venue and promoter pre-sale will begin on March 25, with tickets going on sale on March 27.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the court, the 6-foot-5 Corona brings back the most experience from the two-time defending state champion RedHawks who beat some of the best teams in the nation in 2025.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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That helped turn her into a political reformer.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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In her concession statement, McDonnell said her campaign had been to provide Republican voters with a choice to fill the open seat, thanking her supporters.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the measure, supporters of the Second Amendment have been pushing back in both oral and written testimony to the judiciary committee that included more than 180 comments written anonymously.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Just as former gang members serve as effective anti-gang advocates, former extremists work with those who either volunteer to leave or have been court-mandated to go through deradicalization.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kent, a former Green Beret and political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, was confirmed in July on a 52-44 vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Reformist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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