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as in forgiveness
freedom from guilt or blame for having done something wrong
Redemption for your actions will only come after a lot of apologizing.
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as in salvation
the act of releasing (someone) from servitude to another
The redemption of slaves was a major issue in the Civil War.
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Recent Examples of redemption
While the final episode of Cobra Kai is primarily focused on completing Johnny’s redemption arc, the students like Miguel, Hawk, Demetri, Sam, Tory and Robby got their own happy endings, too.
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Cole specializes in adapting true stories exploring gender, neglect, and redemption.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The company reported a net loss of $5.8 million related to the redemption of its 5.625% senior notes, compared to a gain of $3.1 million in the prior year period from the partial repurchase of 4.50% senior notes.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
From here, Section 31 seeks to operate as an irreverent caper, a profound redemption tale, and a rollicking action film to give Yeoh the opportunity to beat ass in a series of eye-catching ensembles.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Cole specializes in adapting true stories exploring gender, neglect, and redemption.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The company reported a net loss of $5.8 million related to the redemption of its 5.625% senior notes, compared to a gain of $3.1 million in the prior year period from the partial repurchase of 4.50% senior notes.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
From here, Section 31 seeks to operate as an irreverent caper, a profound redemption tale, and a rollicking action film to give Yeoh the opportunity to beat ass in a series of eye-catching ensembles.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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This rhetoric aligns with long-standing conservative critiques that loan forgiveness might enable frivolous borrowing or academic pursuits with little payoff.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration isn't expected to defend the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness and repayment programs, which have been tied up in court cases, experts say.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Europe, meanwhile, sees AI as its industrial salvation.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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This salvation would become what would finally tear them apart, not to be reunited for another 40 years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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The film, which will shoot in the third quarter of 2025, explores the inner world of a girl living in Tirana, and her thoughts on women’s emancipation and empowerment in Albania’s patriarchal society.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Insofar as that description applies to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, early indications suggest that mainstream Democrats welcome their emancipation.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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This is our deliverance from mediocrity and indolence — our greatest national security threat.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Eighty years later, some former prisoners returned to mark the 80th anniversary of their deliverance — a date that is known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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