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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The future patron saint of prisoners, drug addicts and journalists was born in Poland on Jan. 8, 1894, as Raymund Kolbe, the second son of Julius Kolbe and Maria Dąbrowska.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
While the actual date of celebration has rotated through the years, in correlation with the day of the reigning Sovereign Prince's patron saint, Prince Albert chose to honor it on Nov. 19 like his late father, Prince Rainier, did as the sovereign of Monaco.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In the New Testament, Lazarus was resurrected four days after his death by Jesus and became the patron saint of the poor and the sick.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
According to the Greek Herald, the boats are usually decorated on Dec. 6, the feast of St. Nicholas, who in addition to his Christmas connections also happens to be the patron saint of sailors.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
While the actual date of celebration has rotated through the years, in correlation with the day of the reigning Sovereign Prince's patron saint, Prince Albert chose to honor it on Nov. 19 like his late father, Prince Rainier, did as the sovereign of Monaco.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In the New Testament, Lazarus was resurrected four days after his death by Jesus and became the patron saint of the poor and the sick.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
According to the Greek Herald, the boats are usually decorated on Dec. 6, the feast of St. Nicholas, who in addition to his Christmas connections also happens to be the patron saint of sailors.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Embed Sustainability Into The Business Model Start by embedding sustainability into your business model.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Maryland mandates that 43% of vehicles sold by Maryland auto dealers be electric in the 2027 model year that starts the summer of 2026.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, Crayola also provided a few more ideas parents can weave into everyday activities, including: Transforming errands and time standing in line into creative moments.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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As shown in the small bedroom ideas above, other great uses of vertical space include wall sconces, bunk beds, and loft areas.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Don't waste points on something that could be cheaper out of pocket; always compare the cash vs. points price of a flight, for example, to find your best cent-per-point value.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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For example, Arizona State and WHL player Braxton Whitehead entered into a verbal commitment before the NCAA dropped the boycott.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Chung voiced a much different version of the character (Asian-American and living in a ’50s-esque Gotham City) on Batman: Caped Crusader, while Lady Gaga portrayed a more down-to-earth incarnation in Joker: Folie à Deux.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Her previous incarnation, the drug lord Manitas del Monte, is reported dead.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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California has long been not just a state but an ideal, a place where things happened that couldn't happen anywhere else.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Rita betrayed her own ideals by helping arrange the drug lord’s gender transition in exchange for a lavish payout.—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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