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
Recent Examples on the Web
The 11-track collection showcases the breadth of his writing with songs of love, family, sorrow, beauty, spiritual salvation, survival and redemption, all sung in his unmistakable voice.
—
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
The Gospel of Love helped transform popular Protestantism from a religion obsessed with sin and salvation into what is essentially a mode of self-help.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
Krystal Nurse Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
This story of perseverance, suffering and salvation through physical challenges is right in Wahlberg’s current wheelhouse.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Our unpopular presidential candidates have policy agendas and a matching rhetoric that describe Americans as helpless victims in need of government salvation, whether through costly programs or a strong federal executive.
—Ryan Streeter, National Review, 8 Apr. 2024
When his first movie The Jerk becomes a hit, Martin sees salvation and an exit strategy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Those searching for salvation could point to the parallels between these Bruins and Cronin’s first UCLA team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
The Jews were just a pawn in God’s plan of salvation.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
The Gospel of Love helped transform popular Protestantism from a religion obsessed with sin and salvation into what is essentially a mode of self-help.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
Krystal Nurse Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
This story of perseverance, suffering and salvation through physical challenges is right in Wahlberg’s current wheelhouse.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Our unpopular presidential candidates have policy agendas and a matching rhetoric that describe Americans as helpless victims in need of government salvation, whether through costly programs or a strong federal executive.
—Ryan Streeter, National Review, 8 Apr. 2024
When his first movie The Jerk becomes a hit, Martin sees salvation and an exit strategy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Those searching for salvation could point to the parallels between these Bruins and Cronin’s first UCLA team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
The Jews were just a pawn in God’s plan of salvation.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salvation. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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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