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
His journey of reformation, if successful, could serve as an inspiration for others.
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Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
The visit was visual proof for Yeltsin that the USSR needed immediate reformation.
—Timothy Malcolm, Chron, 15 Sep. 2024
Touring keyboardist Rebecca Cole, who has been on board since Pavement’s 2022 reformation, was absent due to commitments in Sweden.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Oct. 2024
With the recent reformations of Blur and Oasis, ‘90s Britpop is roaring back into the public consciousness.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
The visit was visual proof for Yeltsin that the USSR needed immediate reformation.
—Timothy Malcolm, Chron, 15 Sep. 2024
Touring keyboardist Rebecca Cole, who has been on board since Pavement’s 2022 reformation, was absent due to commitments in Sweden.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Oct. 2024
With the recent reformations of Blur and Oasis, ‘90s Britpop is roaring back into the public consciousness.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for reformation
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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