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as in caring
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as in charitable
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as in pardoning
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us
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as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration
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Recent Examples of forgiving
Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
James Morris, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
How to Apply Retinoids for Hair Growth The scalp is not as forgiving as the skin on your face, and hair makes retinoid application a bit more complicated.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
In 2026, a more thermally forgiving route does not necessarily mean a less demanding one.
—Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Verb
Given the reputation Lamborghinis have of catching out inexperienced drivers, the Temerario is reassuringly forgiving of a driver getting a little too enthusiastic with the accelerator pedal.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
How to Apply Retinoids for Hair Growth The scalp is not as forgiving as the skin on your face, and hair makes retinoid application a bit more complicated.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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And that’s what drove me creatively — to be authentic, but to be compassionate.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 8th House of Intimacy forms a graceful trine with compassionate Venus in your 12th House of Solitude, inviting release without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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There will be some scattered rain in cabin country up north Wednesday, but everyone else will see plenty of sun with heat but low humidity.—
Mike Augustyniak,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Share a draft, then ask a focused question so collaborators offer helpful edits rather than scattered opinions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Built on a bluff overlooking Treasure Island Beach, the hotel opened in 2003 as the flagship property of Montage Hotels & Resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The opportunity to exchange their handwritten vows to one another at the Sveti Sava in Montenegro — a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Adriatic Sea — was in part by chance, as Allen was already booked to perform on the cruise ship Oceania Allura in Italy at the very same time.—
Tricia Despres,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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