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as in forgiveness
freedom from guilt or blame for having done something wrong
Redemption for your actions will only come after a lot of apologizing.
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as in salvation
the act of releasing (someone) from servitude to another
The redemption of slaves was a major issue in the Civil War.
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Recent Examples of redemption
For example the basic story of the crossing—the redemption through survival, the redemption for what purpose, the nihilism.
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Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
But then came redemption for the Mexican, who drove a brilliant race to finish fifth as Verstappen came second after starting from pole-position.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Dole did get a measure of political redemption by winning the 1996 Republican presidential nomination, his third try for the prize, only to lose handily against Clinton in November.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The 14-track album blends old-school hip-hop with modern production and themes of redemption, vulnerability, and identity.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
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Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
But then came redemption for the Mexican, who drove a brilliant race to finish fifth as Verstappen came second after starting from pole-position.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Dole did get a measure of political redemption by winning the 1996 Republican presidential nomination, his third try for the prize, only to lose handily against Clinton in November.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The 14-track album blends old-school hip-hop with modern production and themes of redemption, vulnerability, and identity.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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Borrowers can now apply for student loan forgiveness through the program at StudentAid.gov.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Loan forgiveness is granted after 20 years for undergraduate loans and 25 years for graduate loans.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In this anime, when a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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When Thompson died, his will provided for Ross' eventual emancipation, who then settled nearby the Thompson estate.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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Butler said humor has been celebrated as a form of emancipation and pushing back against oppressors or authoritarians.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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More recently, Knox has found deliverance in her decision to reach out to, and eventually befriend, Giuliano Mignini, who prosecuted her case.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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His corpse is down the street from a brothel, and below a billboard advertisement for a priest who promises miracles and deliverance.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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