salvation

USAGE SUMMARY

'salvation' is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it when referring to spiritual or psychological liberation, or when describing deliverance from harm or danger. For example, "The survivors saw their rescue as their salvation from the burning building."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Film

Opinion

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

54 human-written examples

Victoria is hell, the Shakespeare Satan's torturer-in-chief, but salvation lies just two minutes' walk away.

The Guardian - Travel

All they had to do to find salvation was to obey the Apple way.

The Guardian - Tech

As she put it, Deep Throat was "at once a low point and a salvation".

The Guardian - Film

I do not, however, believe our salvation will be achieved simply by improving relations with the Met.

The Guardian

Of course the show is a comedy, so it doesn't bother with the typically gloomy out-of-the-closet story standards like self-loathing or familial rejection (Amy has a southern conservative mother and a wicked step-sister who believes in salvation, but they are only really portrayed as irritants, and she seems to enjoy provoking them).

The Guardian

Related: Eddie Redmayne couples up for Thomas the Tank Engine movie However, could salvation be around the corner in the form of Thomas and Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure, a 60-minute film being released theatrically next month?

The Guardian - Film

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

6 human-written examples

The man responsible for a string of top grossing films, from Four Weddings and a Funeral to Love Actually, has been crucial in cementing agreement between groups as diverse as Barnardos, the RSPB, the Salvation Army and the TUC.

The Guardian - Business

The Salvation Army, which has a government contract to support adult victims of human trafficking, last month revealed a dramatic growth in the number of victims requiring support, noting a rise of 135% on the number they supported three years ago.

The Guardian

John Clifton, 28, a member of the Salvation Army in Ilford, said: "It's been a day of real politics where we've seen the power that organised people can yield.

The Guardian

Hodge said it was remarkable that HMRC had not queried why the Cup Trust, which collected more annual "donations" than the RSPB, the British Heart Foundation or the Salvation Army, had just one trustee: Mountstar, based in the British Virgin Islands.

The Guardian

Lieutenant Mike Harper, an executive director of the Salvation Army Cambridge Shelter for Men, said his refuge also ran out of beds on Wednesday night.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "salvation", consider the specific context. It can refer to religious redemption, but also to more general forms of rescue or deliverance. Choose the word that best fits the intended meaning.

Common error

Avoid using "salvation" too loosely in secular contexts where a simpler term like "rescue" or "solution" would be more appropriate. Overusing the term can diminish its impact.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "salvation" is as a noun. It denotes the state of being saved or delivered from harm, danger, or evil. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in various contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Formal & Business

20%

Science

15%

Less common in

Academia

5%

Encyclopedias

5%

Wiki

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "salvation" functions primarily as a noun denoting deliverance or rescue, often with religious connotations but also applicable in secular contexts. Ludwig AI validates its correct usage. While highly frequent in News & Media, it also appears in formal and scientific contexts, indicating versatility. Consider context carefully to ensure appropriate usage, avoiding overuse in non-religious scenarios. As Ludwig confirms, "salvation" is a usable word in written English, referring to spiritual or psychological liberation, or deliverance from harm.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

redemption

Focuses specifically on being saved from sin or error.

deliverance

Emphasizes the act of being rescued or freed from danger or suffering.

liberation

Highlights the attainment of freedom or release from oppression.

rescue

Implies immediate extraction from a perilous situation.

escape

Suggests avoiding a negative outcome or consequence.

finding grace

Refers specifically to receiving divine favor or assistance.

atonement

Highlights making amends or reparations for wrongdoing.

vindication

Focuses on being cleared of blame or suspicion.

preservation

Emphasizes the act of protecting or maintaining something.

salvage

Specifically refers to rescuing property or goods from loss or destruction.

FAQs

How to use "salvation" in a sentence?

"Salvation" is used to describe the act of being saved or delivered from harm, danger, or sin. For example, "The survivors saw their rescue as their salvation from the burning building".

What can I say instead of "salvation"?

You can use alternatives like "redemption", "deliverance", or "rescue" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "salvation" or "salvage"?

"Salvation" refers to being saved from harm or sin, while "salvage" refers to rescuing property from loss or destruction. The correct term depends on the context.

What's the difference between "salvation" and "liberation"?

"Salvation" often carries a religious connotation, referring to spiritual rescue. "Liberation" generally refers to being freed from oppression or control.