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
Outside the window there is Lucky — the perfect Katt Williams — a homeless guy who acts as a sort of guardian angel for our heroines.
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The shoulder-pad wearing guardian angels of the 1980s were on my side; that, or the recipe was really foolproof.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
However, a guardian angel intervenes, revealing George’s profound impact on his community.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The shoulder-pad wearing guardian angels of the 1980s were on my side; that, or the recipe was really foolproof.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
However, a guardian angel intervenes, revealing George’s profound impact on his community.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
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Admission is free, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Check out the full schedule and additional information here.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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The bill outlines a minimum set of information requirements — things like student date of birth, address and names of parents and guardians — but there are no restrictions on what additional data could be mandated, meaning its scope could easily expand.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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So that’s our jobs as custodians of the arts, to have an entry point where people can see where that’s made by people that look like them and just feel the energy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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People are walking memories, and certain generations have been custodians of their traditions.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The far-right party’s top leadership takes staunchly pro-Israel and anti-Muslim positions, using both to frame itself as a defender of Jewish interests.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Free agency’s pathway to the draft Joel M. asks (via Bluesky): Free agency sets Carolina up to take a pass rushing edge defender in the first round, but how will Carolina seek to address the WR position?—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Mavericks wanted to start Davis at power forward alongside Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II, both of whom are respectable rim protectors in their own right.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Another formidable rim protector joined Christian Braun’s poster collection recently.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kardashian was robbed at the No Address Hotel after a night out on the town with her sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, plus her bodyguard Pascal Duvier.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Beefing up Tua Tagovailoa’s bodyguards is the broad priority.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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