variants
or saviour
1
: one that saves from danger or destruction
2
: one who brings salvation
Examples of savior in a Sentence
We all felt that she was our savior.
the policeman proved to be our savior, arriving on the scene just as we were about to be mugged
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, as a Bears rookie, Williams has catalyzed a 4-2 start and has much of a passionate fan base believing the never-ending search for a QB savior may be over.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
But even for Niccol, the guy known throughout the industry as something of a savior to spiraling companies, this is going to be a Herculean task.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
No sign of a savior, either, anyone to help her out of this mess.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Their role is not to be the savior, but the facilitator.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
But even for Niccol, the guy known throughout the industry as something of a savior to spiraling companies, this is going to be a Herculean task.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
No sign of a savior, either, anyone to help her out of this mess.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Their role is not to be the savior, but the facilitator.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for savior
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savior. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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variants
or saviour
: one that saves from danger or destruction
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