reformed

adjective

re·​formed ri-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce reformed (audio)
1
: changed for the better
2
capitalized : protestant
specifically : of or relating to the chiefly Calvinist Protestant churches formed in various continental European countries

Examples of reformed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Israel would also have to cooperate with a reformed PA and allow the movement of goods and people into the territory with international supervision. Jonathan Lincoln, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2024 The reformed Linkin Park — with Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain — will embark on a six-city international tour this month before releasing their new album From Zero in November. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2024 The film’s climax has Deadpool, Cable and the remaining members of X-Force (Deadpool’s reformed X-Men team) confront Russell and the monstrous Juggernaut (Reynolds) at the orphanage, leading to an epic showdown. Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 24 July 2024 The story revolves around the reformed supervillain Gru, whose family welcomes a son who’s intent on tormenting his dad. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reformed 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reformed was circa 1538

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“Reformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformed. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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