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the act, process, or result of improving something by removing flaws, problems, etc.
They're calling for a complete reformation of the healthcare system.
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Recent Examples of reformation
Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Through all of his musical adventures, Burke stayed true to Blondie, drumming for the band during its first incarnation of 1975 to 1982 and again with the band’s reformation in 1997, which lasted until his recent illness and death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Through all of his musical adventures, Burke stayed true to Blondie, drumming for the band during its first incarnation of 1975 to 1982 and again with the band’s reformation in 1997, which lasted until his recent illness and death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformation
reform
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Also, quickly processing permits, supporting CEQA reform, and repurposing underused land for more homebuilding could all help.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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That agenda would require complex legislative and regulatory reforms, actions some critics say Mamdani would be ill-equipped to carry out.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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