redemption
noun
re·demp·tion
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Definition of redemption
: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming
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Examples of redemption in a Sentence
the redemption of his reputation
a sinner's search for redemption
Recent Examples on the Web
Former Vermont Highway Patrol officers Thorny, Farva, Rabbit, Foster and Mac get a shot at redemption in Canada. — Los Angeles Times, "Movies on TV this week Sept. 1 - 7, 2019: John Wayne in ‘The Searchers’ and more," 30 Aug. 2019 In the wake of her daughters’ discovery, Sherrell grapples with her own personal shortcomings and finds a shot at redemption. — David Canfield, EW.com, "Judith Light: 'I'm coming into the best years of my life'," 30 Aug. 2019 At the time, the project offered Mr. Trump a shot at redemption after years of business failures. — Ben Protess, New York Times, "Trump’s Signature New York Hotel and the Art of the Compromise," 25 Aug. 2019 The Nuggets get a shot at redemption — albeit a small one — when the Trail Blazers come to town. — Mike Singer, The Denver Post, "Nuggets schedule released: Counting down Denver’s must-see home games in 2019-20," 12 Aug. 2019 This tells me Arians is willing to give Jones a shot at redemption (and Peyton Barber isn’t good enough to stop him). — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fantasy Football 2019: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview," 9 Aug. 2019 In the southwest corner of the state, the new 14th District offered a chance at redemption for state Rep. Rick Saccone. — Samuel Chamberlain, Fox News, "Barletta, Trump backer, wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Casey," 2 Oct. 2018 The Carters’ music was rooted in gospel, the sounds of Sunday morning; Rodgers’ in the carousing world of Saturday night–thus setting up ongoing themes in a genre that touched on both redemption and sin. — Jon Meacham, Time, "Country Music Should Be Political. After All, It Always Has Been," 15 Aug. 2019 Country singer Brantley Gilbert has always been obsessed with sin and redemption. — John Adamian, courant.com, "Country ’Bad Boy’ Brantley Gilbert coming to Xfinity," 14 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'redemption.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for redemption
redemption
noun
English Language Learners Definition of redemption
: the act of making something better or more acceptable
: the act of exchanging something for money, an award, etc.
Christianity
: the act of saving people from sin and evil : the fact of being saved from sin or evil
See the full definition for redemption in the English Language Learners Dictionary
redemption
noun
re·demp·tion
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Kids Definition of redemption
1
: the act of making up for
The messy job was beyond redemption.
2
: an exchange for something of value
redemption of empty soda cans
3
: the act of saving from sin
redemption
noun
re·demp·tion
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Legal Definition of redemption
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming — see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
Other Words from redemption
redemptive
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adjective
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adjective
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