as in guardian
someone that protects
his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals
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Recent Examples of guardian angel
However, a guardian angel intervenes, revealing George’s profound impact on his community.
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John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Begging her guardian angel to rewind time and save her, Shepherd is by turns imperious, disbelieving, and frightened.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
But when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), appears on Earth to help him, George is shown an alternate world sans his existence — offering him a new gratitude for life, burdens and all.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Begging her guardian angel to rewind time and save her, Shepherd is by turns imperious, disbelieving, and frightened.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
But when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), appears on Earth to help him, George is shown an alternate world sans his existence — offering him a new gratitude for life, burdens and all.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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The bulk of the scheme was sending multiple defenders on the ball when Jokic had it, but the rotations on the back end after these double teams were good as well.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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As Barcelona’s defender landed on the ground, the ball hit the back of his arm.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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And one pitch invader even made it past Messi’s bodyguard and got a hug from the soccer icon during their last game in Panama.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The indictment follows Yoon’s arrest ten days ago, when South Korean prosecutors finally succeeded in forcing him to surrender at his residence after a prolonged stand-off with his presidential bodyguard.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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