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
Among the tangle of wins, draws and heartbreaking losses, teams with either of the latter results are looking for salvation.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Thankfully, Leviticus has a good grasp on how to leverage this conceit for scares and to score points about the insidiousness of mistaking hatred for salvation.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine asked for prayers for the site’s salvation.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Still, by the 30th minute, fans desperate for any stimulation collectively sought salvation on their phones.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for salvation
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Thankfully, Leviticus has a good grasp on how to leverage this conceit for scares and to score points about the insidiousness of mistaking hatred for salvation.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine asked for prayers for the site’s salvation.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Still, by the 30th minute, fans desperate for any stimulation collectively sought salvation on their phones.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for salvation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvation
Noun
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According to Rodríguez, the decision to militarize La Guaira was intended to prevent chaos and preserve access for specialized rescue teams.
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The funds could be used for assessing environmental risk, rescue efforts and technical support, similar to the Strait of Malacca, the official said.
Noun
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Private credit funds, notably Blackstone's BCRED, are under scrutiny as Q2 redemption figures and rising non-accrual rates, particularly in software, reveal ongoing pressures.
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This is especially true for high-value redemptions, like luxury hotels in popular areas and international premium cabin award flights.
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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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