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
Performed over several days, the Hajj can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Of the 600 final statements, 308 say farewell to family or friends, 251 invoke religion or prayer, 199 ask for forgiveness, 69 mention their mother, 58 claim innocence and 20 speak out against the death penalty.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
According to Panettiere, her mother instantly begged for forgiveness and tried to have the charges dropped, but to no avail.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
Traditional debt forgiveness programs, for example, are often designed for borrowers experiencing serious financial hardship who are already significantly delinquent on multiple accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Of the 600 final statements, 308 say farewell to family or friends, 251 invoke religion or prayer, 199 ask for forgiveness, 69 mention their mother, 58 claim innocence and 20 speak out against the death penalty.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
According to Panettiere, her mother instantly begged for forgiveness and tried to have the charges dropped, but to no avail.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
Traditional debt forgiveness programs, for example, are often designed for borrowers experiencing serious financial hardship who are already significantly delinquent on multiple accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness
Noun
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Christian legislators demanded amnesty for hundreds of citizens who fled to Israel after its forces withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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In January, Rodríguez announced plans to transform El Helicoide into a social and sports center as part of a broader political opening that included an amnesty initiative for political prisoners later approved by the National Assembly.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Applications for a presidential pardon can be made through the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The pardon would also lift barriers to licensing, employment, housing or education, if granted.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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