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
The Bible teaches us to seek forgiveness for transgressions and repentance for our mistakes.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
At the same time as Ramadan this year, Christians around the world are observing lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance and spiritual discipline ahead of the Easter celebration.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Perry and Jungkeit both said that the call to repentance didn’t spell out any specific actions — although ICE agents quitting their jobs could be one possibility.
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Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repentance
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
At the same time as Ramadan this year, Christians around the world are observing lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance and spiritual discipline ahead of the Easter celebration.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Perry and Jungkeit both said that the call to repentance didn’t spell out any specific actions — although ICE agents quitting their jobs could be one possibility.
—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repentance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repentance
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Fort Worth residents can now weigh in on the next steps in a transportation project that has caused headaches and buyer’s remorse in a changing neighborhood.
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.
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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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Sherriff, who debuted with the Cardinals in 2017, expressed regret at never pitching at Dodger Stadium, citing the cumulative toll of 13 years of uncertainty.
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Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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“Repentance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repentance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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