in remission
idiom
of an illness
: in a stage during which symptoms are much less severe
Her cancer is in remission.
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The couple moved into an independent living center over a year ago after John was diagnosed with two forms of cancer that are now in remission.
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Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Papa missed the first 15 games after being diagnosed with cancer, which is currently in remission.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Princess Kate announced her cancer was in remission.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
While she’s been in remission from thyroid cancer for 10 years, Modisette still needs periodic blood tests and medication to replace hormones her thyroid would have produced.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
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Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Papa missed the first 15 games after being diagnosed with cancer, which is currently in remission.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Princess Kate announced her cancer was in remission.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
While she’s been in remission from thyroid cancer for 10 years, Modisette still needs periodic blood tests and medication to replace hormones her thyroid would have produced.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
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“In remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20remission. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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