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 an age when blockbuster overkill is supposed to be saving movies, the film reminds you that the real salvation of cinema will always come from those who understand that making a movie should be a magic trick good enough to fool the magician himself into believing it.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2025
Her mother found her daughter’s cowardice in the face of strangers a secret disgrace, but Constance also had a father who was happy with her and with their time together, and that likely had been her salvation.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Meanwhile, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum indicated in his own post that the project’s salvation may have come in response to pro-pipeline remarks from Hochul.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Manchester City seek salvation After the historic treble two seasons ago, City have fallen short at home and in Europe, surrendering the Premier League title and crashing out of the Champions League early.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2025
Her mother found her daughter’s cowardice in the face of strangers a secret disgrace, but Constance also had a father who was happy with her and with their time together, and that likely had been her salvation.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Meanwhile, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum indicated in his own post that the project’s salvation may have come in response to pro-pipeline remarks from Hochul.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Manchester City seek salvation After the historic treble two seasons ago, City have fallen short at home and in Europe, surrendering the Premier League title and crashing out of the Champions League early.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvation
redemption
Noun
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The Lynx won't have to wait long for a chance at redemption.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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When Fall Is Coming is François Ozon’s redemption movie.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 July 2025
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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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