as in amnesty
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Recent Examples of forgiveness
Though nowhere near over, his journey of recovery is a remarkable one, guided by perseverance, forgiveness, and defying odds.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Then there is the issue of student loan forgiveness.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Jesus Christ’s preaching of love and kindness and forgiveness is seen as weak and effete.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
Those working at some public service nonprofit organizations would be barred from getting student loan forgiveness under the Education Department's current options.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Then there is the issue of student loan forgiveness.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Jesus Christ’s preaching of love and kindness and forgiveness is seen as weak and effete.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
Those working at some public service nonprofit organizations would be barred from getting student loan forgiveness under the Education Department's current options.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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