Definitions

saving grace

NOUN

redeeming feature

Synonyms

WEAK

extenuative good point palliative point of character

Example Sentences

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The saving grace has been a spike in demand for data centers and other architecture needed to support the expansion of artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 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

And that has been, I think, our saving grace is our sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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