saving grace

NOUN

redeeming feature

Synonyms

WEAK

extenuative good point palliative point of character

Example Sentences

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“I say that because Social Security benefits are taxed, so one saving grace is you’ll pay less in federal income tax,” Kotlikoff said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The oil market’s saving grace was the remarkable surplus it carried into the conflict, which cushioned the blow far better than analysts predicted when the Strait of Hormuz first closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Either way, Emma has backed herself into a corner and hopes that honesty and context will be her saving grace.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

And that's not such a had thing because your saving grace is that you’ve never lied to yourself about it.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini