as in amnesty
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Recent Examples of forgiveness
The film balances heartfelt drama with lighthearted comedy, ultimately showing how love and forgiveness can heal a fractured family.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 13 July 2025
While former President Joe Biden focused on debt forgiveness and trying to help current borrowers afford their monthly payments, President Donald Trump and his administration have prioritized ensuring borrowers pay back their debts and stopping the nation’s massive student debt load from growing.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 July 2025
But, there was a lot of forgiveness that did happen.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 17 July 2025
This would also effectively block Parent PLUS borrowers from most federal student loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 13 July 2025
While former President Joe Biden focused on debt forgiveness and trying to help current borrowers afford their monthly payments, President Donald Trump and his administration have prioritized ensuring borrowers pay back their debts and stopping the nation’s massive student debt load from growing.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 July 2025
But, there was a lot of forgiveness that did happen.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 17 July 2025
This would also effectively block Parent PLUS borrowers from most federal student loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness
Noun
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Could an amnesty program help those here with vital jobs that help keep our economy running?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Minutes later, his agriculture secretary said there would be no amnesty.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Part of Trump’s public and behind closed door dalliance with a Combs pardon is to stick a knife in the family of ex-FBI Director James Comey.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 Aug. 2025
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Both had served more than two years of their prison terms, which were commuted following Trump's full pardon.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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