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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
For certain, this wasn’t redemption.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold completed 19-of-38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown to complete his epic redemption story.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
For the Seahawks, this game is an opportunity for redemption.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Santiago blanked Santa Margarita 2-0 for the Open Division title but the Eagles found redemption by edging the Sharks in the regional final on penalty kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold completed 19-of-38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown to complete his epic redemption story.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
For the Seahawks, this game is an opportunity for redemption.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Santiago blanked Santa Margarita 2-0 for the Open Division title but the Eagles found redemption by edging the Sharks in the regional final on penalty kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redemption
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Steven McDonald, a fallen hero of the department who channeled the agony of three devastating gunshot wounds into an enduring message of peace and forgiveness.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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These are not stories of salvation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yasmin, who was ousted from Pierpoint after a tabloid scandal involving her publishing-magnate father threatened to sully the bank by association, has turned to another undependable man for salvation, proposing to an aristocratic failson called Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Through slavery and emancipation, Jim Crow and civil rights, war and peace, all that Black Americans have ever wanted is a fair chance to pursue the American dream.—
Eugene Robinson,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Black History Month grew out of an effort to honor the most important people in the history of Black emancipation in the United States, according to the ASALH.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redemption. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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