as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the criminal is hoping for a presidential pardon
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as in to forgive
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized
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as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person
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Recent Examples of pardon
Nik Popli, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
The Chrisley family's grand return to TV after Todd and Julie's pardon releases from prison is marred by family strife that grew during the years of lockup.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump pardoned the vast majority of those defendants after taking office and commuted the the sentences of others.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Survivors and their advocates warned that a pardon for Maxwell would be devastating.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
The Chrisley family's grand return to TV after Todd and Julie's pardon releases from prison is marred by family strife that grew during the years of lockup.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The pair was pardoned by Trump on May 28, with the president telling the couple's daughter, Savannah Chrisley, that they would hopefully be released quickly.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump pardoned the vast majority of those defendants after taking office and commuted the the sentences of others.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardon
Noun
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In its final episodes, the show builds to a climax that’s protracted over several episodes, drawing out the series’ ideas about masculinity, rage, and forgiveness.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what student loan borrowers should know, and who could potentially be included in any loan forgiveness relief ordered by the court.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a Manchester United fan missed this game (good call, by the way) and just looked at the post-match stats, they could be forgiven for thinking their boys put up a decent display.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What wasn’t said is hard to ignore.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The ruling may also push Bolsonaro’s allies in Brazil’s largely conservative Congress to seek some form of amnesty for him.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some members of Brazil’s Congress had already, prior to the verdict, introduced a bill that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty.—
Joe Wright,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Room Essentials Satin Quilt Don’t overlook Target’s exclusive brand, Room Essentials, when shopping for bedding.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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It was announced by the Vikings head coach that McCarthy was excused due to being at the hospital with his fiancée to welcome the arrival of his baby boy.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, with cameras on the trains in Charlotte, the public could be excused for wondering why there wasn’t a more immediate response after the event.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pardon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardon. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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