redemptive

adjective

re·demp·tive ri-ˈdem(p)-tiv

: of, relating to, or bringing about redemption

redemptive suffering

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For Domingo, Sing Sing is about the redemptive power of making art. —

Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024 The Portuguese forward’s redemptive goal after missing Everton’s first penalty of the season put his side ahead in the 56th minute but his joy was short-lived. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024 Only Folie à Deux defies the rule, but it arguably was ignored enough and disappointing enough that a redemptive return could wind up eagerly embraced by the time two more years have passed without Batman in theaters (and four total years since The Batman). —

Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Rather than just a simple miser, this movie portrays Scrooge as more of a ruthless businessman who believes he’s justified in his actions, making the character more relatable and redemptive. —

Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redemptive