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 An understanding of the all-encompassing law of Spirit, operating in our lives now, brings salvation, bountiful joy, and a deeper understanding of our wholeness as sons and daughters of God. Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Robin is no hero but after being injured in battle finds a chance of salvation in the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodi Comer). Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026 Among the tangle of wins, draws and heartbreaking losses, teams with either of the latter results are looking 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 See All Example Sentences for salvation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvation
Noun
  • The tower is primarily used for search-and-rescue operations involving fishermen at sea as well as ensuring maritime security.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • More than 80 rescues have been made, the governor's office said at midday on Thursday, adding that more than 1,300 responders and 46 boats have been deployed.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026
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  • Forty years after the fact, England has a once-in-a-lifetime chance at redemption … and as such, all eyes are going to be on Fox and Telemundo on Wednesday afternoon.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
  • Four years later, Beckham, then the captain of the team, got his redemption against Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup in Japan/South Korea.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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