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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The Education Department cannot proceed with new regulations that could have cut off scores of borrowers from student loan forgiveness, said two courts on Tuesday.
—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And that's especially true with a credit card debt forgiveness program, which often won't be applicable for borrowers who are still effectively making on-time payments.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Kent, the education department under secretary, urged students to get back into active repayment because broad student loan forgiveness that was once promised to borrowers isn't going to happen.
—
Elizabeth Schulze,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The plan, which is geared toward borrowers with high debt relative to their income, can allow monthly payments of either 10% or 15% of one’s discretionary income, with loan forgiveness eligibility within 25 years.
—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And that's especially true with a credit card debt forgiveness program, which often won't be applicable for borrowers who are still effectively making on-time payments.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Kent, the education department under secretary, urged students to get back into active repayment because broad student loan forgiveness that was once promised to borrowers isn't going to happen.
—
Elizabeth Schulze,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The plan, which is geared toward borrowers with high debt relative to their income, can allow monthly payments of either 10% or 15% of one’s discretionary income, with loan forgiveness eligibility within 25 years.
—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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