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Definitions

salvation

[sal-vey-shuhn] / sælˈveɪ ʃən /
NOUN
rescue, saving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deliverance emancipation liberation pardon redemption restoration
STRONG
conservancy conservation escape exemption extrication keeping lifeline preservation release reprieve safekeeping sustentation
WEAK
preserval
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction
WEAK
endangerment harm hurt injury loss waste

Example Sentences

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Islamic fasting is oriented toward submission to divine will, while Christian penance is animated by gratitude for the incarnate God who suffered, died and rose again for the salvation of humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Kong also fails to stop it from escaping into the sea, presumably leaving humanity’s salvation or destruction to be decided by You-Know-Who.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

In a city of revolution and execution, he is looking for salvation.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

For wealthier Cubans, solar panels are the salvation.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Nathan, meanwhile, wrapped himself up in the salvation of Kilanga.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.