salvation
noun
sal·va·tion
sal-ˈvā-shən 
1
a
: deliverance from the power and effects of sin
b
: the agent or means that effects salvation
c
Christian Science
: the realization of the supremacy of infinite Mind over all bringing with it the destruction of the illusion of sin, sickness, and death
2
: liberation from ignorance or illusion
3
a
: preservation from destruction or failure
b
: deliverance from danger or difficulty
Examples of salvation in a Sentence
Tourism has been the salvation of the island.
we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes
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In this anime, when a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
While seeing those first glimpses of sun and feeling a degree of warmth on the skin is salvation for many, some of us are a little sad to be packing away our winter layers and strong outerwear pieces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
The pedestrian-heavy Bluebird District may be his salvation, though, since the neighborhood’s mix of bars, stores and music venues sends a lot of foot traffic past the pizza joint.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
While seeing those first glimpses of sun and feeling a degree of warmth on the skin is salvation for many, some of us are a little sad to be packing away our winter layers and strong outerwear pieces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
The pedestrian-heavy Bluebird District may be his salvation, though, since the neighborhood’s mix of bars, stores and music venues sends a lot of foot traffic past the pizza joint.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salvation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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salvation
noun
sal·va·tion
sal-ˈvā-shən
1
: the saving of a person from sin
2
: something that saves
3
: the saving from danger or evil
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