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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
That was some redemption story.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
In Spielberg’s democratic vision, the benefit of humanity at large is impossible without the redemption of its victim zero.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The series' conclusion is set to chronicle Haller's redemption arc after the attorney was wrongfully accused and put on trial for murder, according to a logline previously shared by Netflix.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
In Spielberg’s democratic vision, the benefit of humanity at large is impossible without the redemption of its victim zero.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The series' conclusion is set to chronicle Haller's redemption arc after the attorney was wrongfully accused and put on trial for murder, according to a logline previously shared by Netflix.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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For the past three years, Costa, Celeboglu and Simmonds developed the story and script to capture a young deaf girl’s authentic experience as the film examines themes including the complexity of love, violence and forgiveness.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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During the interview, it was noted that society continues to grapple with questions surrounding accountability, forgiveness and whether public figures who have behaved badly should be welcomed back into people's lives.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Robin is no hero but after being injured in battle finds a chance of salvation in the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodi Comer).—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Among the tangle of wins, draws and heartbreaking losses, teams with either of the latter results are looking for salvation.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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That’s perhaps a fitting takeaway for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the total restoration of the Union and a more tenuous victory for emancipation.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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These sites — recognized or not — should remind Floridians that Juneteenth’s celebration only marks the beginning of emancipation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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