as in criminal
a person who commits moral wrongs
even the worst sinner can be redeemed
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Recent Examples of sinner
Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
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Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinner
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinner
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Data that appears to be compliance information to a regulator can appear to be a target list to a criminal.
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The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.
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Independence Day celebrations come in the most challenging threat environment since 9/11, with the ongoing terror threat, a rise in political violence and continuing fears about lone-wolf offenders, according to Raia.
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There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes.
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New York’s Bivens Act remedies this by extending the protections of Section 1983 to all individual government wrongdoers — including federal ones.
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The overpowering moral authority of wronged women, #MeToo’s skeptics alleged, would allow cynical wrongdoers to weaponize claims of victimhood for their own gain.
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Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
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The performance earned her the award for best villain at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.
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“Sinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinner. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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