as in cleansing
the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Recent Examples of purification
The twice-weekly two-hour temazcal experience, led by a local Mayan shaman, guides participants through an ancestral purification ritual focused on physical and spiritual detoxification.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
By contrast, the silicon purification is a walk in the park.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Systems range from simple carbon filters to multi-stage setups with UV purification and prices swing from a couple hundred dollars to well over a thousand.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
By contrast, the silicon purification is a walk in the park.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Systems range from simple carbon filters to multi-stage setups with UV purification and prices swing from a couple hundred dollars to well over a thousand.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purification
Noun
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Like many of the best Korean cleansing oils, Manyo's Pure Cleansing Oil is a dream for dry skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Rapier isn’t the only fan of the brand—Khloé Kardashian and I use Ouai’s deeply cleansing formulas, too.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Robin is no hero but after being injured in battle finds a chance of salvation in the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodi Comer).—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Among the tangle of wins, draws and heartbreaking losses, teams with either of the latter results are looking for salvation.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purification. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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