saving grace

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I say that because Social Security benefits are taxed, so one saving grace is you’ll pay less in federal income tax,” Kotlikoff said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

What was a liability has become a saving grace among car buyers sick of screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

His saving grace proved to be his wife Linda, whom he married in March 1969.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

The one saving grace, said Timer, has been the public's "very significant rising awareness" of deforestation in Indonesia since the disaster.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Or maybe she can’t stand being in there another second and she doesn’t want to be rude, so my coming over will be her saving grace.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi