reformists

noun

plural of reformist
as in proponents

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  1. proponents
  2. advocates
  3. supporters
  4. apostles
  5. promoters
  6. radicals
  7. champions
  8. rebels
Noun
  • The measure works largely by imposing deadlines on state agencies and courts to issue decisions on those projects, proponents say.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The president has reworked Russia’s economy and political system around the conflict, channeling investment into weapons factories and making loud proponents of the war central figures in the country’s government.
    — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • Female athlete advocates warn that allowing biological males into women's divisions steals roster spots, playing time, and leadership roles from actual women.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The company has also introduced The Kiosk, a grassroots audience activation platform that empowers moviegoers to serve as advocates within their communities, helping studios generate word-of-mouth awareness and attendance.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of advocates
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  • The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Clark supporters argued one game was insufficient for an ejectable non-basketball act.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of supporters
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  • Every night, after Jesus died on the cross, my apostles gently helped me down from the chain-link fence to which I had been lashed.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bethsaida, close to Jesus' ministry in Capernaum, was once the home of the apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of apostles
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  • Two vocal supporters of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra filed a formal campaign finance complaint against his rival, Steve Hilton, on Tuesday over the Republican campaign’s use of paid online promoters.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fears about a future AI apocalypse distract us from its present-day harms — just as its promoters hope.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of promoters
Noun
  • Dohrn, who is the son of the longtime radicals Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers and who has taught for several years at Northwestern University, certainly has enjoyed a catbird’s seat on the culture wars of academia.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Hickey is the charismatic traveling salesman who preaches a distorted vision of salvation to the social misfits and leftist radicals in a dive bar in lower Manhattan, modeled on the denizens of a favorite O’Neill hangout.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of radicals
Noun
  • The last three national champions—Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana—lost a combined total of one game.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Panthers open the 2026-27 season at the Carolina Hurricanes, the newest Stanley Cup champions, on Tuesday.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of champions
Noun
  • Ethiopian Airlines had suspended flights to Mekelle and the Tigrayan cities of Axum and Shire after the rebels seized the airport.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While the British prevailed over the rebels, the uprising laid the foundations for African nationalism.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
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