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absolution

[ab-suh-loo-shuhn] / ˌæb səˈlu ʃən /


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Art can have immutable significance to us regardless of what its creators are alleged to have done; thus, the supposed absolution offered by the notion of separating the art from the artist.

From Salon • May 14, 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

While absolution is central to Welby's lifelong faith, his forgiveness of Smyth may sit uncomfortably with some survivors, who have accused him of failing to engage with them.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

When the penance had reached the appropriate level for a particular sin, the penitent was granted absolution in advance, though he might never be called on to commit the sin.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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