1
as in innocent
an innocent or gentle person
would like to think that her child is a perfect angel
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2
as in herald
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
looking forward to seeing those red-breasted angels of the spring—robins
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as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
over the years the industrialist frequently served as the symphony orchestra's anonymous angel
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Recent Examples of angel
Pretending otherwise is like arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Perusing the displays, Cancela picked out a 14K gold, guardian-angel charm as well as an azabache, a black stone Cubans wear to ward off the evil eye.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Senior global brand ambassador Ewan Morgan credited this to the oak used to make the the barrel in which the whisky was aged having a very tight grain which minimized the angel’s share, something that no one expected back when the whiskey was distilled.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
She had been wrapped in a green T-shirt, placed in two garbage bags and surrounded with several glass angel figurines.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Perusing the displays, Cancela picked out a 14K gold, guardian-angel charm as well as an azabache, a black stone Cubans wear to ward off the evil eye.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Senior global brand ambassador Ewan Morgan credited this to the oak used to make the the barrel in which the whisky was aged having a very tight grain which minimized the angel’s share, something that no one expected back when the whiskey was distilled.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
She had been wrapped in a green T-shirt, placed in two garbage bags and surrounded with several glass angel figurines.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angel
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And quite frankly, that calculus essentially admits that innocents are going to be hurt, but that is a price to pay.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Practically as soon as the #MeToo movement began, it was accused of going too far—sweeping up innocents in its wake, failing to allow its targets due process.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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For example, NanoClaw was a herald for what agents should look like in the future.—
Sumeet Vaidya,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of competing for quarters in the arcades, two of the heralds of the video game age are working in tandem.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Musk was the largest individual donor in the country during the 2024 campaign — to the tune of $290 million, according to Politico.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said a consistent theme in several Democratic primaries this year has been pushing candidates to be more aligned with working-class voters over corporate donors.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There’s an imaginative kids club created in partnership with the French fashion brand Tartine et Chocolat and its Edmond Le Mouton (Edmond the sheep) character.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Santiago said the detentions are a sign that their fight for justice and to protect the surrounding lands was worth it despite the bloody toll.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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New evidence in a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida found that changes in driving behavior can act as biomarkers indicating a decline in mental clarity that pre-dates major signs of dementia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The missive, which could be a precursor to a lawsuit, opens another avenue of attack against the controversial $111-billion deal, which would transform the smaller Paramount into an industry titan.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And then, thanks to the precursors to the storm that ultimately ended the first round early — the wind, above all else — the weather made the last few shots on the course brutal.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Las Damas was founded in May 1948 and put on the Beachcomber’s Carnival, a forerunner of the Sunset Beach Art Festival, in July of that year.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The brand was also a forerunner with exclusive collaborations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angel. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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