guardian angel

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for guardian angel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • As Barcelona’s defender landed on the ground, the ball hit the back of his arm.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • With just Poeltl as a true rim protector, the Raptors can’t thrive defensively with a conservative style.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
  • That puts him 11 percentage points better than league average as a rim protector.
    Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • On that furtive call with Reacher, Duffy tells him the pickup truck and the Audi Richard Beck’s bodyguard were driving in the same police lot.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The latest legal issue involves three individuals, including the former bodyguard Markus Fritsche, who were found guilty of blackmail.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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