as in criminals
a person who commits moral wrongs
even the worst sinner can be redeemed
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Recent Examples of sinners
Far too pure for the sinners who run this godless theocracy.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple.
—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
Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple.
—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
Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the first day of Lent.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinners
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Lamont and other Democrats said the raises were well deserved because the state needs to recruit workers for difficult jobs that include prison guards dealing with dangerous criminals and social workers dealing with troubled families in the state Department of Children and Families.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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And too often, these criminals stay one step ahead of law enforcement.—
Chris Spear,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tens of thousands of offenders are released each year while their cases proceed in the court system, and hundreds are placed in the court’s GPS program (the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program is not accepting new participants).—
Silvana Tabares,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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However, the balance of these facilities could be correctional facilities for the worst offenders of the public trust with respect to fraud and corruption.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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But critics of this effort say this internal mechanism fails to provide meaningful accountability and would protect wrongdoers from any future state bar investigation.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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He’s talked tough in news conferences about prosecuting child predators, drug traffickers and assorted wrongdoers.—
Dan Sullivan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her character joined several others who faced the wrath of Homelander and other villains.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinners. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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