as in rebirths
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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Noun
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Finding yourself after a heartbreak is one of the most beautiful transformations and rebirths there is in life.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bone grafts, dental restorations, and implants are patient-specific so 3D printing makes perfect sense.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Such restorations often cost in the seven-figure range, though Singer did not release any figures for the Sorcerer.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instead, English encourages a more patient strategy, saving points for higher-payoff redemptions, such as long-haul international travel.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Purifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purifications. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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