saving grace

NOUN

redeeming feature

Synonyms

WEAK

extenuative good point palliative point of character

Example Sentences

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Millie realizes she’s in over her head with Mrs. Winchester, but her saving grace is the warm and handsome Mr. Winchester.

From Los Angeles Times

The saving grace has been a low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch

Suddenly, the Trojans’ top prospect also became their saving grace.

From Los Angeles Times

Some Rangers fans will be willing for a January window to come quickly, but is there any real faith that it will be their saving grace?

From BBC