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Recent Examples of reformer
There are Pilates reformers, a Spin studio, flotation tanks, a cryotherapy bed, ozone and sleep therapy beds, a shiny new hammam, and 20 treatment rooms.
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
In Surat, western education mixed with local cosmopolitanism to produce a bold new generation of thinkers, writers and reformers.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
However, Chesnut, of Virginia Commonwealth, doubts Sarah or any other major conservative has much chance given that Pope Francis, a liberal reformer, handpicked 80% of the conclave’s voting cardinals.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
In addition to the investigation’s outcome, Broadway, hired to be a reformer, also announced recent changes made to the department.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
In Surat, western education mixed with local cosmopolitanism to produce a bold new generation of thinkers, writers and reformers.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
However, Chesnut, of Virginia Commonwealth, doubts Sarah or any other major conservative has much chance given that Pope Francis, a liberal reformer, handpicked 80% of the conclave’s voting cardinals.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
In addition to the investigation’s outcome, Broadway, hired to be a reformer, also announced recent changes made to the department.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
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Yet in California, even though progressives dominate local and state government, the equity argument has long been inexplicably ignored.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Other progressives politicians should copy the spirit of that and reimagine a winning coalition in their city, state or district.—
Lincoln Mitchell,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Eight decades in, Patti LaBelle represents the full spectrum of Black womanhood: the artist, the entrepreneur, the survivor, the family matriarch and the eternal optimist, who still believes her biggest achievements lie ahead.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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With liberals and moderates often at odds on key issues, the state party chairman is the one who plays the role of keeping the party together.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Republicans have been split among different factions for a long time – there are MAGA Republicans, traditional conservatives and right moderates, who once were the foundation of the GOP but who’ve lost influence in the past decade.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Volz has been a major proponent of continuing to rely mainly on NOAA operated satellites, while entering into data purchase agreements with private companies as well.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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But those caps haven’t been updated in more than two decades, and proponents of the policy argue the exemptions haven’t kept up with rising costs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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One of our most enduring pop culture figures, the super-powered do-gooder has inspired moviegoers, TV viewers, and comic book readers since his invention in 1938.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Gunn’s bright and bouncy film conceives of the hero as just one of Earth’s many gifted do-gooders.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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Twelve apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 Angry Men — Henry Fonda, great guy, right?—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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The apostles are alarmed, but Jesus understands his destiny is coming.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Your options aren’t only ‘cynical’ or ‘naïve’ The opposite of a cynic is a Pollyanna.—
Stav Ziv,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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But isn’t the cynical explanation also the Pollyanna one?—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Confusing Road to Confirmation Concerns for Flair's health first arose in June when his son-in-law, wrestling promoter and podcaster Conrad Thompson, stated that Flair had a cancerous spot removed from his skin.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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However, a new statement from promoters Hardline Media on Friday (July 18) has confirmed the tour will not be going ahead as planned.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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