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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
That was some redemption story.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
In Spielberg’s democratic vision, the benefit of humanity at large is impossible without the redemption of its victim zero.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The series' conclusion is set to chronicle Haller's redemption arc after the attorney was wrongfully accused and put on trial for murder, according to a logline previously shared by Netflix.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
In Spielberg’s democratic vision, the benefit of humanity at large is impossible without the redemption of its victim zero.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The series' conclusion is set to chronicle Haller's redemption arc after the attorney was wrongfully accused and put on trial for murder, according to a logline previously shared by Netflix.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for redemption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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For the past three years, Costa, Celeboglu and Simmonds developed the story and script to capture a young deaf girl’s authentic experience as the film examines themes including the complexity of love, violence and forgiveness.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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During the interview, it was noted that society continues to grapple with questions surrounding accountability, forgiveness and whether public figures who have behaved badly should be welcomed back into people's lives.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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And in the end, her family has been her salvation.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Hiding in plain sight Pennsylvania, like many northern states, responded to the Declaration of Independence’s rhetorical commitment to liberty by enacting a gradual emancipation law.—
Carolyn Zola,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Because emancipation, remember, had been an executive order.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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