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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
The Handmaid’s Tale allowed Yvonne Strahovski to show considerable range over the years, even if her true redemption didn’t arrive until the very end.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Winner and/or winner’s guest may be required to satisfy any minimum age, identification, credit card, deposit, and other check-in or redemption requirements imposed by the hotel.
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AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Eleven months after losing to Germany in the old Wembley Stadium’s final fixture, though, came a beautiful and unexpected redemption in Munich.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
But most of all, the series will continue to explore the theme of redemption, and not just for Reggie but everyone.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Winner and/or winner’s guest may be required to satisfy any minimum age, identification, credit card, deposit, and other check-in or redemption requirements imposed by the hotel.
—
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Eleven months after losing to Germany in the old Wembley Stadium’s final fixture, though, came a beautiful and unexpected redemption in Munich.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
But most of all, the series will continue to explore the theme of redemption, and not just for Reggie but everyone.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for redemption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here.
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The move comes as the department prepares to implement controversial changes to the PSLF program that would give Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sweeping authority to cut off borrowers from loan forgiveness.
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Robin is no hero but after being injured in battle finds a chance of salvation in the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodi Comer).
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Among the tangle of wins, draws and heartbreaking losses, teams with either of the latter results are looking for salvation.
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That’s perhaps a fitting takeaway for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the total restoration of the Union and a more tenuous victory for emancipation.
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These sites — recognized or not — should remind Floridians that Juneteenth’s celebration only marks the beginning of emancipation.
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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