as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Recent Examples of patron saint
The Chicago Fire, named in honor of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, once had a meaningful emblem featuring the cross of St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
While the day is in honor of the Feast of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, it’s culturally become a day when people dress in green and kick back a pint (or two) of green-colored beer.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Over 7,000 Catholic parishioners attended Saturday's 19th annual Honra Tu Madre (honor your mother) event in downtown Phoenix, a celebration dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, whose feast day is on Dec. 12.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
After arriving by train in Cardiff, the royal couple made their way to Pontypridd, about 12 miles northwest, for a visit ahead of St. David’s Day, which celebrates the patron saint of Wales on March 1.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
While the day is in honor of the Feast of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, it’s culturally become a day when people dress in green and kick back a pint (or two) of green-colored beer.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Over 7,000 Catholic parishioners attended Saturday's 19th annual Honra Tu Madre (honor your mother) event in downtown Phoenix, a celebration dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, whose feast day is on Dec. 12.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
After arriving by train in Cardiff, the royal couple made their way to Pontypridd, about 12 miles northwest, for a visit ahead of St. David’s Day, which celebrates the patron saint of Wales on March 1.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Cat trees price Cat trees vary in price from about $20 to $300 or more for larger, more complex models.—
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Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Romeo is currently dating model Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn reportedly dated in 2016.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send Walker to the New York Mets this season.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, researchers have discovered that mutations in the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes signal higher risk for certain cancers like breast cancer.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Theodore Roosevelt, for example, was disappointed in French artist Théobald Chartran's depiction of him from 1902, WETA reported.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like the latest incarnation of Snow White, Order of the Seven was set to be made in London and that shines a spotlight on the finances of the production.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Consider the pediatric incarnations of old familiar diagnoses—bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, RSV.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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This Anker power bank stores up to two full charges for your phone and has a USB-C port ideal for fast charging.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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