PURIFICATION Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

purification

noun

ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of purification

as in cleansing

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

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Recent Examples of purification The second service covers fermentation process development, purification and contract manufacturing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Estes said the aqueduct's water was used for both practical and religious purposes, including cleaning up after sacrifices and performing purification rituals at the Temple Mount. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The hotel even has a water reclamation system used for recirculation and purification of all ground water on site. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Katadyn Befree Water Filter Bottle This may sound like an obvious tip, but Jackson advises even day hikers to pack a water purification system. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purification

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Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil Have cleansing oils left your skin feeling coated in a greasy film?

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleansing

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When something as harmless as double texting is seen as a cringey faux pas, salvation takes a backseat to saving face.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
What began as an academic dispute became a public controversy, and questions about indulgences soon expanded into larger debates about salvation, Scripture, and papal authority.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of salvation

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