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 bible writes that Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, where he was crucified and died for the forgiveness of sins.
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Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There is no loan forgiveness under the plan.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
If approved, those periods count toward the 120 payments required for full loan forgiveness.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Pharaoh admits his wrongs and asks for forgiveness.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There is no loan forgiveness under the plan.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
If approved, those periods count toward the 120 payments required for full loan forgiveness.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Pharaoh admits his wrongs and asks for forgiveness.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness
Noun
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The Iranians negotiating with the United States — who would be part of making that deal — have been offered limited amnesty, Yingst said Trump told him.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both Faye and Sonko were still in prison, however, and were not released until little more than a week before the March 24 election under the terms of an amnesty act.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Under these circumstances, legal observers say that any pardon is likely to face a significant Supreme Court challenge.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Cuban Embassy in Washington said authorities granted pardons to 2,010 inmates under provisions of the country’s constitution, citing factors such as good behavior, time already served and health conditions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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