DELIVERANCE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

deliverance

noun

di-ˈli-v(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of deliverance

as in salvation

the saving from danger or evil the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought

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as in verdict

a position arrived at after consideration the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom

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Recent Examples of deliverance Soon there’s a birthday party, Valentine’s Day, a brit bat (aka a baby-naming ceremony), Purim (a celebration of Jewish deliverance casually referred to as Jewish Halloween), and a game night at a beer garden. — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026 Is artificial intelligence a crisis or a deliverance. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 My turn finally came when Apostles Jason & Sonia took me under their wing as their spiritual daughter and set me up with a deliverance session. — Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Jewish believers have had to come to terms with the inarguable truth that the story of the Hebrew enslavement, flight, and deliverance from Egypt is almost entirely mythical. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deliverance

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Noun

For us humans, the finding offers academic comfort rather than practical salvation.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
But La Tri equalized seven minutes later, and then, in the seventy-seventh minute, Gonzalo Plata delivered salvation with a score that Ecuador fans will talk about forever.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

Definition of salvation

Noun

For example, a 30-second limit from the first stoppage of play for an initial VAR verdict, then another 30 seconds for the referee to make the final call.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
The total comprises the $5 million in damages awarded in the jury's May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest that accrued in the subsequent three years.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of verdict

Noun

The tower is primarily used for search-and-rescue operations involving fishermen at sea as well as ensuring maritime security.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
More than 80 rescues have been made, the governor's office said at midday on Thursday, adding that more than 1,300 responders and 46 boats have been deployed.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of rescue

Noun

The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

Of course, the same conclusion goes for Damon, Hathaway, Pattinson, Jon Bernthal and all of the other non-Greek cast.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard arguments on how improper practices that evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy as the case neared its conclusion Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

The commissioners’ proclamation said the school district’s arguments in its 2024 lawsuit against the Education Department informed much of the opinion.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Despite their differing opinions on Oppenheimer, everyone in the studio was jazzed to see what Nolan had made (though Hannah was a little skeptical of Matt Damon as Odysseus).

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026

Definition of opinion

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Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
The determinations are critical, considering billions of dollars in the form of a rocket launch to Jupiter is now facing serious jeopardy.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

When judgments against cities, counties, school districts, and public hospitals increase dramatically, taxpayers ultimately pay the bill.

— Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
In restaurants, shops, factories, and warehouses, humans will focus on judgment, creativity, and empathy, while intelligent systems handle speed, scale, and repetition.

— Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026

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