salvation

noun

sal-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce salvation (audio)
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 Taoist ceremonies during the festival, priests recite sacred scriptures and perform rites to help the deceased find peace and salvation. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Frey, though, is a worried man here, singing for his salvation, trying to find that one lover who will fix him. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026 With the married couple of Robert and Camille Sims careening off onto very different moral trajectories, Camille must confront troubling truths as her conscience plummets into the pits of Hades, while Robert is on a profound journey of salvation. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Through the struggle, humans find the purpose of life and find salvation. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvation
  1. rescue
  2. redemption
Noun
  • The team soon saw that Canyon had the confidence, athleticism, and drive needed for urban search and rescue.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And other insects could offer promising methods of search and rescue in the future.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rescue
Noun
  • Through struggle, sacrifice, and an unwavering yearning for justice, Valjean strives to complete his path to redemption and give Cosette a future filled with love and freedom.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Senior quarterback Jameson Purcell was looking for redemption.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of redemption

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