forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs 
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving
I ask for your forgiveness.
Examples of forgiveness in a Sentence
She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
The new verse focused on faith and forgiveness.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin is one of four states where student loan forgiveness is taxable at the state level in some cases.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
If forgiveness comes through, that’s a huge win.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgiveness. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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