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 return of uranium metal purification is considered critical for maintaining the nuclear materials infrastructure of the United States.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purification
Noun
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Throughout my stay, gentle touches at the spa (cleansing ceremonies and local teas) and the option to add on one of four signature Alila Moments highlighted traditional Yucatan healers and Mayan cosmology.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Harry then took part in a traditional smoking ceremony, which is an ancient practice using the smoke of native plants for cleansing, healing and protection.—
Kylie Walters,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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As a country born of genocide and built by slavery, the true patriots among us know that our greatest strength and salvation lie in our diversity.—
Melody Moezzi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Honoring her great-grandfather Cole Grove with the canary metaphor of the former, both songs celebrate personal salvation.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purification. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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