as in amnesty
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Recent Examples of forgiveness
Consumer expectations were in a constant state of whiplash during the Biden administration’s loan forgiveness efforts, but the optimism began earlier.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Many borrowers could remain in repayment for up to 30 years before qualifying for forgiveness.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
These reviews are often more a reflection of strict tax forgiveness requirements than the firm's performance.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Many borrowers could remain in repayment for up to 30 years before qualifying for forgiveness.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
These reviews are often more a reflection of strict tax forgiveness requirements than the firm's performance.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiveness
Noun
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Perhaps teams were banking on the league's 2017 collective bargaining agreement containing an amnesty clause, which would allow teams to wipe one contract off their cap sheet.
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Christian legislators demanded amnesty for hundreds of citizens who fled to Israel after its forces withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.
Noun
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The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
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Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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