Thesaurus results for SALVATION

salvation

noun

sal-ˈvā-shən

Definition of salvation next

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 Scholars say 16th-century Catholic missionaries introduced Europe’s Grim Reaper figure to Mexico’s indigenous population, believing fear of death would instill a desire for salvation and convert them to Christianity. —

Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026 As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit, Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation. —

James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Might a generation raised on social media, a force often credited with hastening the death of theatrical moviegoing, instead prove to be its salvation? —

Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 Its timely theme is that the only path to salvation is for everyone to work with everyone else, and while that may sound like a ‘Kumbaya’ message, the movie is structured, in the end, as an intricate roller-coaster of togetherness. —

Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvation

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Many early donations came from outside the area entirely, as former employees and devoted stargazers rode to Yerkes’ rescue, according to Dianna Colman, the nonprofit’s founding board chair.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
While some first responders used saws to cut away panels from the chute, other crew members readied themselves for a potential rope rescue operation or wall breach.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026