Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis] / fərˈgɪv nɪs /


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.

Berman recommends getting on an income-driven repayment program, which would put me in an affordable payment plan where the monthly payments would also count toward my loan forgiveness.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday news briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

She still has two years of payments before she would qualify for loan forgiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

However, Curet feels the film is more about "redemption and forgiveness" between Emma and Charlie and whether she can get a second chance.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I rock back and forth on my chair like a baby, craving so many impossible things: justice, forgiveness, redemption.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




Vocabulary lists containing forgiveness


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

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

Take me to Vocabulary.com