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reformed

[ri-fawrmd] / rɪˈfɔrmd /
ADJECTIVE
changed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reconstituted reconstructed transformed
STRONG
altered amended corrected improved rectified reestablished regenerated renewed reorganized reset revised revolutionized reworked
Antonyms
WEAK
degenerated deteriorated preserved
ADJECTIVE
changed for the better in behavior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rehabilitated
STRONG
converted improved redeemed
WEAK
born-again gone straight reborn righteous turned over a new leaf
Antonyms
WEAK
degenerated deteriorated preserved

Example Sentences

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Dad rocker Phil Collins and reformed Britpop princes Oasis led the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees who were announced on live US television on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It is natural and logical that we would wish for the latter types of regime to be heavily reformed or outright replaced — especially with the local populace leading the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Mr. James’s tone—that of a reformed alpha male, an ex-con and traveler of a gritty road—lends his tale authenticity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

But Givan said that the RE syllabus would be reformed and he set out how that will happen in a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

They spared those who proved they could be reformed.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston