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as in salvations
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 emancipations
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 redemptions
Instead, English encourages a more patient strategy, saving points for higher-payoff redemptions, such as long-haul international travel.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Brex provides many options for redemptions, ranging from booking advertising campaigns to more traditional statement credits and point transfers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Each code will remain active until 200,000 redemptions are reached, giving millions of households the chance to save on everyday essentials throughout the month.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Since their funding return from the state is based upon uncollected redemptions, if improvements cause 100% returns, the system provides them with no subsidies for their efforts.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bank for International Settlements warns that sudden redemptions, in a concentrated market, could force issuers to sell T-bills quickly, pushing yields higher and amplifying volatility.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Brex provides many options for redemptions, ranging from booking advertising campaigns to more traditional statement credits and point transfers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Each code will remain active until 200,000 redemptions are reached, giving millions of households the chance to save on everyday essentials throughout the month.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Since their funding return from the state is based upon uncollected redemptions, if improvements cause 100% returns, the system provides them with no subsidies for their efforts.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bank for International Settlements warns that sudden redemptions, in a concentrated market, could force issuers to sell T-bills quickly, pushing yields higher and amplifying volatility.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Redemptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemptions. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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