reformer
noun
re·form·er
ri-ˈfȯr-mər 
1
: one that works for or urges reform
2
capitalized
: a leader of the Protestant Reformation
3
: an apparatus for cracking oils or gases to form specialized products
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Finally, there is a sauna and a gym with a Pilates reformer, treadmill, and other exercise equipment.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
Some of the changes came down to educational reformers, who viewed summer terms as weaker academically and also thought the school year in rural areas was too short.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
At the turn of the 20th century, Progressive reformers — the original social justice warriors — latched on to the new medium to raise consciousness and lobby for legislation.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
To some justice reformers, the recent change of tone comes as a profound disappointment.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
Some of the changes came down to educational reformers, who viewed summer terms as weaker academically and also thought the school year in rural areas was too short.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
At the turn of the 20th century, Progressive reformers — the original social justice warriors — latched on to the new medium to raise consciousness and lobby for legislation.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
To some justice reformers, the recent change of tone comes as a profound disappointment.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
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reformer
noun
re·form·er
ri-ˈfȯr-mər
: one that works for reform
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