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as in forgiveness
freedom from guilt or blame for having done something wrong
Redemption for your actions will only come after a lot of apologizing.
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as in salvation
the act of releasing (someone) from servitude to another
The redemption of slaves was a major issue in the Civil War.
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From the visionary mind behind Black Panther and Creed, Filmmaker Ryan Coogler returns to the big screen with Sinners, a story of redemption and the haunting specters of the past.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
Each hour, Taco Bell earmarks 10,000 of a specific variety of taco available for redemption.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
This realignment involves several key steps: Establishing a culture of curriculum impact is the primary innovation process, not easy content fixes in the search for redemption, easy marketing wins, or student packaging in the College process.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Save up those Marriott points for redemptions at top-tier hotels and resorts like the St. Regis Bora Bora and Wailea Beach Resort in Maui, which is one of Marriott Bonvoy’s most popular properties for travelers redeeming points.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
Each hour, Taco Bell earmarks 10,000 of a specific variety of taco available for redemption.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
This realignment involves several key steps: Establishing a culture of curriculum impact is the primary innovation process, not easy content fixes in the search for redemption, easy marketing wins, or student packaging in the College process.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Save up those Marriott points for redemptions at top-tier hotels and resorts like the St. Regis Bora Bora and Wailea Beach Resort in Maui, which is one of Marriott Bonvoy’s most popular properties for travelers redeeming points.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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