REFORMATION Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

reformation

noun

Definition of reformation

as in overhaul

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 This has left it in a more ambiguous middle ground, while a wave of affordable brands like Reformation and Damson Madder are increasingly capturing the customer Ganni once owned. — Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 The history of religion, with its thousands of schisms and reformations, is full of pilgrims who, rather than discard their relationship with their sacred text, have found purpose, clarity, and community through defiance. — Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 When a reformation movement briefly took power in Korea in 1891, Suh returned home. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Renovations for Reformation are expected to start in June and take about three months. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reformation

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This time, the cereal overhaul is part of a much larger effort across General Mills’ products.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
How much of the Red Wings’ current approach needs an overhaul remains to be seen — but that’s exactly what the next GM will be evaluating and updating upon arrival.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhaul

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Second, pass reform for single stairs through the City Council.

— Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
The rule comes alongside months of gridlock for the SAVE America Act, the GOP's signature piece of election reform that would require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of reform

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Havekes’s redesign plays with perception of space through color—and consequently eliminates the often anonymous neutrality typical of many new buildings.

— Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Implementation remains a sociotechnical challenge involving workflow redesign, medico-legal considerations, and preservation of the patient-clinician relationship.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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