as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption
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Recent Examples of repentance
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics around the world attend Mass, receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of repentance, and observe fasting and abstinence as prescribed by Church law.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
For those of the Christian faith — including Catholics, evangelicals and other denominations — the ritual of wearing ashes on one’s forehead symbolizes the dust from which God is believed to have created man and is an outward sign of repentance.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
People receive ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday to symbolize repentance, mourning, and a desire for God’s mercy.
—Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Berger’s Vatican caper lacks the tact and sensitivity in François Ozon’s superb By the Grace of God, even quickly dispensing the repentance of a disgraced African cardinal (Lucian Msamati).
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
For those of the Christian faith — including Catholics, evangelicals and other denominations — the ritual of wearing ashes on one’s forehead symbolizes the dust from which God is believed to have created man and is an outward sign of repentance.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
People receive ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday to symbolize repentance, mourning, and a desire for God’s mercy.
—Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Berger’s Vatican caper lacks the tact and sensitivity in François Ozon’s superb By the Grace of God, even quickly dispensing the repentance of a disgraced African cardinal (Lucian Msamati).
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repentance
Noun
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Lemieux showed zero remorse for Draper’s injuries and didn’t apologize.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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To know if estrangement makes sense for you, Bryant suggests asking yourself a few questions: Does the person express any remorse?—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dina got to be with him, Dina got to spend that last day with him, and there's a lot of guilt and regret on Ellie's part.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Families who lose a loved one are prone to mental health deficits such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, compounded by feelings of guilt, self-blame, shame, and condemnation, often resulting in social isolation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even if a Super Bowl never came for the duo of Martin and Smith, something both acknowledged as their only regret from their respective careers, each played a pivotal role in maintaining the storied tradition of the Dallas offensive line.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The challenge is ensuring this vibe doesn’t tip into financial regret.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Adidas Has Double Discounts on Comfy Sneakers and Travel-ready Styles—Deals Start at $27 Vionic Tide Melo Sandals $85 $55 at Amazon These Tide Melo sandals put regular flip-flops to shame.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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After the Halls admitted the charges were true, both resigned in shame — Katie serving probation and Junifer going to federal prison for 16 months.—
Steve Patterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Repentance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repentance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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