forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs 
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving
I ask for your forgiveness.
Examples of forgiveness in a Sentence
She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Give forgiveness room by admitting your limits before pushing past them and wounding your soul.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
De Kock asked for forgiveness from some of his victims, according to the BBC.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
If there is forgiveness, there is understanding.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2022, Jordan decided to apply for student loan forgiveness for her first accounting degree.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
De Kock asked for forgiveness from some of his victims, according to the BBC.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
If there is forgiveness, there is understanding.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2022, Jordan decided to apply for student loan forgiveness for her first accounting degree.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgiveness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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