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
The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a vital part of Ramadan, the period when Muslims believe the angel Gabriel first revealed the Quran, Islam’s central religious text, to the Prophet Muhammad.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
One angel helps Zachary remember that love can be like cooking a meal for someone in need.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Columbus software startups have a new local angel investment fund to woo.
—Andrew King, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a vital part of Ramadan, the period when Muslims believe the angel Gabriel first revealed the Quran, Islam’s central religious text, to the Prophet Muhammad.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
One angel helps Zachary remember that love can be like cooking a meal for someone in need.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Columbus software startups have a new local angel investment fund to woo.
—Andrew King, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angel
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According to human rights organizations, most were denied due process, innocents including children were detained, and hundreds were tortured in jail and died.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Al-Qaeda’s attack on Sept. 11, 2001, which murdered about 3,000 innocents of every race, background and socio-economic class, left him somewhere between agnostic and satisfied.—
Jeff Robbins,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2024
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Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star as the titular quartet, heroes who must defend the Earth against Galactus (Ralph Ineson), a ravenous space god who's hungry to devour the entire planet with the help of his herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner).—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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In Turkey and the Middle East, the birds crop up in folklore as heralds of spring, guides for pilgrims, and the first creatures, along with two doves, to disembark from Noah’s ark.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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In taking on the role of chairman, Trump ousted philanthropist David Rubenstein, who was the largest individual donor, having contributed more than $110 million. Kennedy Center Board Chair Donald Trump speaks to reporters from the Presidential Box in the Concert Hall.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Of the $185,000 donated, $160,000 came from this timely anonymous donor.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Manderley Farm is idyllic, with its picturesque rolling hills filled with sheep.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alex's owner's TikTok channel is filled with sweet videos of baby lambs out in the fields, as well as older sheep and rams being shown at championships and shows.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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When the discussion plunges as deep as Gary Mabbutt and Swap Shop, that’s a sure sign that the game is not as enticing as normal.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This follows a year of concerning signs from the region, including intense wildfires and thawing permafrost pumping out planet-heating pollution.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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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 new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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Such certificates are often pursued after a conviction has been vacated and as a precursor to a lawsuit.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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For example, tryptophan is precursor to serotonin, the body’s feel-good chemical.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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The notable feature of this particular death factory was its use of gas vans, a forerunner to the larger, more impersonal gas chambers built at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In 1914, Frank Newman opened the Royal Theatre which was a forerunner to movie palaces in the city, a significant departure from nickelodeons.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angel. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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