Is there, for example, a three-course meal that conveys sin, punishment, and redemption?
Source: tatoeba (706974)
Redemption
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/
Synonyms for "redemption" (114 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
absolutionadoptionamendmentamendsamnestyatonementchange of allegiancechange of heartchange of mindchristcircumcisioncompensationcompositioncompromiseconversiondeliverance
Strong matches (34)
deliveryexculpationexcuseexemptionexonerationexpiationexpiatory offeringextricationfreeinggraceimmunityimprovementindemnificationindemnityliberationlifesavingmaking amendsmaking goodmaking rightmaking up
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Noun(5 words)
Related words (57)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: buyback, salvation, absolution, adoption, amendment.
- Sentence evidence is available for redemption, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "redemption".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "redemption"
Keep "redemption" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "redemption" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "redemption", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "redemption" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
8 entriesatonementbond repaymentcatharsiscoupon redemptiondeliveranceloan redemptionpromo code redemptionreformation
Collocations
6 entriespath to redemptionredemption arcredemption periodredemption rateredemption valuespiritual redemption
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The probability, therefore, is, that the whole theory or doctrine of what is called the redemption was originally fabricated on purpose to bring forward and build all those secondary and pecuniary redemptions upon.
Source: tatoeba (1530069)
The passages in the books upon which the idea of theory of redemption is built, have been manufactured and fabricated for that purpose.
Source: tatoeba (1530070)
No external evidence can, at this long distance of time, be produced to prove whether the church fabricated the doctrine called redemption or not.
Source: tatoeba (1530077)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "redemption"?
Closest matches include buyback, salvation, absolution, adoption, amendment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "redemption"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.