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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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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Historic photographs of the garden were used during both restorations for accuracy in recreating structures, walkways, and plantings.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Using points for more complex redemptions (such as transfer partner travel) can often get you tremendous value, while redeeming for merchandise or gift cards may net lower value.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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