lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər 
1
: one trained to save lives of drowning persons
2
: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need
Examples of lifesaver in a Sentence
a surgical procedure that has been a lifesaver for many people
This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing.
Frozen dinners can be lifesavers for busy parents.
Thanks so much for offering to help. You're a real lifesaver!
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On the other hand, virtual classes can be a lifesaver when in-person training isn’t possible.
—
Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Their airport guides have been a lifesaver by steering me towards a good meal in a place often known for mediocre fast food options.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Detecting a rattlesnake strike could be a lifesaver.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
In areas with no cell service, this can be a lifesaver.
—Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Their airport guides have been a lifesaver by steering me towards a good meal in a place often known for mediocre fast food options.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Detecting a rattlesnake strike could be a lifesaver.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
In areas with no cell service, this can be a lifesaver.
—Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər
1
: a person trained to save the lives of drowning persons
2
: something that relieves distress when most needed
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