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 chemicals and ozone nanobubbles — a water purification treatment used to avoid some harsh chemicals — were one part of the effort underway to clean the Reflecting Pool.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
The result can be higher costs for water purification.
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Mariah Meek,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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.
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ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for purification
ABC News,
16 June 2026
The result can be higher costs for water purification.
—
Mariah Meek,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
By contrast, the silicon purification is a walk in the park.
—
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for purification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purification
Noun
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An everything shower is a comprehensive bathing ritual that bundles regular cleansing with extras like exfoliating, shaving, hair masking and scalp treatments into a single session.
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After cleansing, use Clinique’s Clarifying Lotion to gently exfoliate, which comes in five varieties for skin types from sensitive to very dry, oily, and everything in between.
Noun
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In the wake of around 400 layoffs at Bungie, the storied studio is looking for salvation.
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An understanding of the all-encompassing law of Spirit, operating in our lives now, brings salvation, bountiful joy, and a deeper understanding of our wholeness as sons and daughters of God.
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purification. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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