saving grace

noun

: a redeeming quality or factor

Examples of saving grace in a Sentence

It's expensive, but the machine's saving grace is its ease of operation. One of her saving graces is a good sense of humor.
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My communities — incredible disabled models and Black trans people — have been my saving grace. Aariana Rose Philip, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 The one saving grace: the Draconids are known to have strong outbursts, with EarthSky hinting that the proximity of this year’s debris trail could produce something spectacular. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025 Wedge Salad - Most Wedges seem plain with a good crunch being the only saving grace; this one has zing, layers, and so much flavor. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 One saving grace: Tickets to the 2025 festival hadn’t yet been posted for sale. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saving grace

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saving grace was in 1798

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“Saving grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saving%20grace. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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