redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
Synonyms of redemption
: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

the redemption of his reputation a sinner's search for redemption
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He was tasked with holding the movie’s most complex, morally challenging ideas, as a young boy running from trauma and left to decide between danger and redemption. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Too Much Sugar follows Ryan Holliger, a carpenter and fighter, and his best friend, AccRite, two men struggling to find both healing and redemption, and their attempts to do so by making movies about their lives. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 As old enemies and unfinished business resurface, Paul is drawn deeper into a struggle for justice and redemption against a wider network of corruption and abuse of power in contemporary Nigeria. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 California law requires that retailers upon request offer cash redemptions on gift cards with less than $15 of remaining balance. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redemption

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redemption was in the 14th century

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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of redeeming
redemptive
-ˈdem(p)-tiv
adjective

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redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemptive
-ˈdemp-tiv How to pronounce redemption (audio)
adjective

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