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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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.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Some believe the holiday takes place in February to honor the anniversary of the death of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers, according to Britannica.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Men from the houses eventually adopted a parallel tradition in honor of St. Nicholas, another patron saint of many, including those looking to wed, who once purportedly paid the dowries for three unmarried sisters by secretly tossing gold into their father’s home.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The royal attended the Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devote, which honors the patron saint of The Principality Of Monaco and France’s Mediterranean Corsica island.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Some believe the holiday takes place in February to honor the anniversary of the death of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers, according to Britannica.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Men from the houses eventually adopted a parallel tradition in honor of St. Nicholas, another patron saint of many, including those looking to wed, who once purportedly paid the dowries for three unmarried sisters by secretly tossing gold into their father’s home.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The royal attended the Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devote, which honors the patron saint of The Principality Of Monaco and France’s Mediterranean Corsica island.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kendall Jenner has crafted a simple and refined off-duty model style, looking often to The Row for individual pieces and accessories, and finding her rhythm in both high-low moments and more ladylike looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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The first myth is that innovation hinges on a single monumental idea.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The basic idea goes back to the 1960s, when Disney started pumping smells into its theme parks, even patenting its own odor-making machine, the Smellitzer.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Canada, for example, has announced billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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For example, in the town of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, the eclipse starts before sunrise, at 5:57 a.m. local time.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That figure is more than in the previous incarnation.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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My favorite story in the book is about the contemporary Chicago incarnation (which gets addressed briefly, as an addendum to the traveling festival).—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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With her hair slicked back, fresh, glassy cheeks were the ideal plus one.—
Akili King,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The 1920s brought a redefinition in women's roles and ideals, from social mores to fashion.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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