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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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Recent Examples of redemption
Specifically, if a significant percentage of ether (for example) is staked the LST’s might not have the same instantaneous redemption as expected, which can lead to wider spreads between the token and actual cryptoasset price.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Though shōnen-style anime is typically aimed at adolescent boys, Brotherhood transcends expectations, creating an emotionally mature story exploring sacrifice, morality, and redemption.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Or, Schlichter posits, such funds could choose to keep some cash on hand for redemptions, instead of investing it, which could dampen returns.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
The grand opening will feature a coupon redemption event, honoring legacy Bed Bath & Beyond coupons.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Though shōnen-style anime is typically aimed at adolescent boys, Brotherhood transcends expectations, creating an emotionally mature story exploring sacrifice, morality, and redemption.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Or, Schlichter posits, such funds could choose to keep some cash on hand for redemptions, instead of investing it, which could dampen returns.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
The grand opening will feature a coupon redemption event, honoring legacy Bed Bath & Beyond coupons.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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Every character in our show has made mistakes and everyone is seeking some kind of forgiveness or reconciliation.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The emotional episode centers on the power of forgiveness and second chances.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
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The scene exposes the mythic hero and the choking mortal as two sides of the same coin: the fantasy of striving as salvation, and the ugly truth of its price.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Hence, the baby survives to inherit the fortune—the meaning of money is flipped, and now represents the baby’s salvation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The son had requested emancipation from Gaviola and obtained a domestic violence protection order against her from the Fresno County Superior Court.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Each of the 1800s-era houses — three of which are now UNESCO Sites of Memory — offers a window into a different chapter of Black life in Houston, from enslavement to emancipation.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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While deportations remain a focus, the administration's deliverance of this pledge is being widely celebrated as a victory for border security.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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After having little luck finding a traditional TV outlet willing to double ESPN/ABC’s current $90 million/year deal, F1 seems to have found deliverance by way of its theatrical partner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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