as in reparation
an act taken in order to redeem oneself
He resolved to make atonement to those he had wronged by doing good deeds for them.
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Recent Examples of atonement
Her attendance is part of her atonement to Gary, who wants to meet the tourists his girlfriend hooked up with.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
In the interview, the designer spoke frankly about his demons, and his recovery and atonement.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Tomlin also is seeking some playoff atonement, having gone winless since 2017.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Such reasoning has been rejected by victims, church reformers and even some bishops who have called for church organizations to be transparent to aid in healing for those who’ve suffered and seek atonement for not just the abuse, but also repeated cover-ups over the years.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
In the interview, the designer spoke frankly about his demons, and his recovery and atonement.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Tomlin also is seeking some playoff atonement, having gone winless since 2017.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Such reasoning has been rejected by victims, church reformers and even some bishops who have called for church organizations to be transparent to aid in healing for those who’ve suffered and seek atonement for not just the abuse, but also repeated cover-ups over the years.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atonement
Noun
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Things like reparations, gun violence, and fighting against unlawful deportations are topics people tell you to avoid at dinner parties.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Nicky has been on her path and on her process of self discovery and self forgiveness.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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“Atonement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atonement. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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