as in criminals
a person who commits moral wrongs
even the worst sinner can be redeemed
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Recent Examples of sinners
In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
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Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Because lemme tell ya, there are new sinners inducted every day.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
These surreal, blood-red dioramas depict the gruesome punishments awaiting sinners in the Chinese Buddhist afterlife.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Because lemme tell ya, there are new sinners inducted every day.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
These surreal, blood-red dioramas depict the gruesome punishments awaiting sinners in the Chinese Buddhist afterlife.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinners
Noun
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The scheme is designed to identify suspected criminals, combat identity fraud, and to police the EU's limit on 90-day stays within a 180-day period, according to the European Commission.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rex Heuermann, the man known as the Gilgo Beach killer, admitted to killing eight women over a span of decades, and the FBI is now looking into what motivated the 62-year-old to carry out his crimes to help capture other criminals in the future.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anyone can see how many cases are filed, how much attorneys collect, and who the worst offenders are.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Punish the worst offenders by requiring them to apologize, publicly, for missing the mark.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He’s talked tough in news conferences about prosecuting child predators, drug traffickers and assorted wrongdoers.—
Dan Sullivan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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For now, his office is limited to civil actions against wrongdoers and passing information to the receiver and state and federal prosecutors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Design There’s a reason James Bond villains chase 007’s Aston Martin in fleets of black Defenders.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the two-parter, which airs April 14 (8PM – 10 PM), the series’ central character, Amy (Molly Parker) will risk her life for one of the series’ main villains, Richard (Scott Wolf), who had killed a patient, tried to cover it up and blamed it on Amy, almost ending her career.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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