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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
These are all of the brand-new user benefits (none of these are available before the new fee goes into effect):
Points boost: A new redemption feature offering up to 2x the value on select premium flights and hotel bookings through Chase Travel.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 June 2025
Ashley's casting in the Formula One racing drama was announced back in July 2024, with the Bridgerton actress set to star alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, who play competing F1 drivers, one a veteran looking for redemption and the other a rookie with a chip on his shoulder.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 17 June 2025
This redemption story, which comes at a good time for the sport, reaffirmed that the highest level is not necessarily a game for 20-somethings, and while the tour has its stars, there is room for a relative unknown to emerge on its biggest days.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
He’s created multiple consumer guides that inform readers about reward redemption, travel maximizing, and consumer value opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 June 2025
Ashley's casting in the Formula One racing drama was announced back in July 2024, with the Bridgerton actress set to star alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, who play competing F1 drivers, one a veteran looking for redemption and the other a rookie with a chip on his shoulder.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 17 June 2025
This redemption story, which comes at a good time for the sport, reaffirmed that the highest level is not necessarily a game for 20-somethings, and while the tour has its stars, there is room for a relative unknown to emerge on its biggest days.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
He’s created multiple consumer guides that inform readers about reward redemption, travel maximizing, and consumer value opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
Noun
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In that time, borrowers have seen policy changes, inaccurate payment information, and unfulfilled promises of loan forgiveness.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The procession is a part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year which occurs every 25 years to celebrate forgiveness and often features a pilgrimage to a sacred site.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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Teaming up with Rebels like the enigmatic Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the sarcastic droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Jyn’s quest for salvation and redemption runs right up to the beginning of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Netflix’s Devil May Cry follows Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), a young demon hunter who turns out to be the world’s best hope for salvation when a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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In 1879, politician Robert Evans introduced a bill to celebrate Black emancipation, but the bill did not garner enough support during the Jim Crow era, Collins said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Unless the North pursued emancipation, Cobden said his countrymen would support the South.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Wine • Four glasses of wine are poured to represent the four stages of the Exodus: freedom, deliverance, redemption and release.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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His corpse is down the street from a brothel, and below a billboard advertisement for a priest who promises miracles and deliverance.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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