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forgiving

[fer-giv-ing] / fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
sparing
Synonyms


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Smash tacos are one of those techniques that look impressive but are, in practice, very forgiving.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Throughout history, kings and popes traditionally celebrated “jubilee” years with granting pardons and forgiving sins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Rose will play with McLaren irons and is likely to use the more forgiving game-improver versions at the long end of the bag and blades for the rest.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But, as it turns out, some messes are too big to leverage even for forgiving eyeballs of reality fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“And mind your manners. She’s not as forgiving of rudeness as I am.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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