Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

absolution

[ab-suh-loo-shuhn] / ˌæb səˈlu ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But even if you don’t believe any of that, Leo is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest organization on Earth spreading that message of absolution through belief.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Did writing the book make you think about aging or absolution differently at all?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The Canadian-born singer, who became a pop star with a boost from stateside stars, might need a bit of absolution after a slang-mangling confrontation with paparazzi went viral this week.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

"Repatriation would not be moral absolution, if someone came back it wouldn't prevent them from potentially being prosecuted for what they've done," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

I have told this story many times, not out of bravado, but out of a need for absolution.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




Vocabulary lists containing absolution


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "absolution" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com