Definition of salvationnext
as in rescue
the saving from danger or evil we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes

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Recent Examples of salvation In recent years, Afrofuturism, as Brent Staples noted in The New York Times, has grown considerably, aiming to write African Americans into a fantastical future built on salvation, tribulation, and futuristic escape. Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 But then, Ellenby, 76, dug into the mulch surrounding his precious plants and found salvation in the form of tiny, green sprouts. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 At the same time, the flotsam also contributes positively to the knowledge of the ocean system’s function, thereby presenting possibilities for its salvation. Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 Her salvation came in 2016, when she was recruited by Friends Hetauda, named for the industrial transit city where it is based. ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvation
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Noun
  • Video shared by the navy shows a large turquoise box with the two men inside bobbing in dark ocean swells as rescue crews move in.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In a recent letter to the communities, CMS didn’t make any promises about a last-minute rescue and warned prices might be higher if there is an emergency allocation.
    Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And given his redemption arc from struggling striker to one of the most potent in the Premier League and a UEFA Conference League winner, the overriding emotion should not even be anger.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvation. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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