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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
Following his loss at WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes embarked on a journey of redemption.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Advertisement The film builds to a massive showdown at an industrial facility where in an act of redemption, Booker gives his immortality to Andy.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 2 July 2025
Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Victor Hugo's epic tale of justice, love, sacrifice and redemption boasts a magnificent score and brilliant staging.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Advertisement The film builds to a massive showdown at an industrial facility where in an act of redemption, Booker gives his immortality to Andy.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 2 July 2025
Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Victor Hugo's epic tale of justice, love, sacrifice and redemption boasts a magnificent score and brilliant staging.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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But, there was a lot of forgiveness that did happen.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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This would also effectively block Parent PLUS borrowers from most federal student loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 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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After emancipation, many formerly enslaved rural people in Texas moved to urban areas, especially frontier towns like Austin and San Antonio, which were less oppressive than parts of the state such as East Texas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Today, Juneteenth has become a global celebration embraced by the African diaspora as a powerful reminder of emancipation, resilience, and joy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 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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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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