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reformist

[ri-fawr-mist] / rɪˈfɔr mɪst /
ADJECTIVE
liberal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catholic humanistic
STRONG
advanced broad-minded enlightened libertarian
WEAK
permissive receptive unbiased unbigoted unconventional unorthodox unprejudiced
Antonyms
STRONGEST
intolerant
WEAK
narrow-minded
ADJECTIVE
liberalistic
Synonyms
WEAK
advanced avant-garde broad broad-minded catholic enlightened flexible free general high-minded humanistic humanitarian indulgent intelligent interested latitudinarian left lenient libertarian loose magnanimous permissive progressive radical rational reasonable receiving receptive tolerant unbiased unbigoted unconventional understanding unorthodox unprejudiced
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forward-looking forward-thinking left left of center leftist liberal
STRONG
avant-garde broad-minded enlightened modern nontraditional open-minded tolerant
WEAK
bleeding-heart broad radical revolutionary
Antonyms
STRONG
conservative moderate orthodox traditional

Example Sentences

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But Iran's newly elected reformist president, Hassan Rouhani, convinced him that their dire economic straits gave them no other choice but to do everything they could to lift crippling international sanctions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The reformist People's Party -- which had been polling first ahead of the election, but ultimately came in second -- will lead the opposition.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Other prominent reformist politicians detained in recent days include Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former deputy foreign minister; and Ali Shakouri-Rad, a former lawmaker, according to official state media and reformist publications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

While we were not yet ready to announce such a suspension, we wanted to provide Mr. de Klerk with enough encouragement to pursue his reformist strategies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela