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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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Navratilova’s practiced that forgiveness, even now as Lemigova finds herself amid a sea of public scrutiny for exposing her indiscretion on the reunion stage.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Borrowers can also submit loan forgiveness applications under programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the Total and Permanent Disability Discharge.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Don’t ask for permission, beg for forgiveness.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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