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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Every character in our show has made mistakes and everyone is seeking some kind of forgiveness or reconciliation.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
The emotional episode centers on the power of forgiveness and second chances.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
The class decided the themes were family, forgiveness and friendship.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
The emotional episode centers on the power of forgiveness and second chances.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
The class decided the themes were family, forgiveness and friendship.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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