reformer
Americannoun
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a person devoted to bringing about significant change in attitudes and practices, such as in politics or society generally or within a particular organization.
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Church History. Reformer, any of the leaders of the Reformation.
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Baggu’s roomy, multi-pocket tote makes an ideal home for storing essentials like grip socks for sweat sessions on the reformer and Larq’s self-cleaning water bottle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
I do a mix of strength training, so I’m lifting weights three days a week and the other two days a week I do reformer Pilates with a trainer, which I really love.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
But so far the discreet American has drawn less fervour than Argentine reformer Pope Francis, who died last April after leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for 12 years.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
They were the words of a moral reformer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Though not primarily a reformer, Lawes had strong opinions about the possibilities of prisons.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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