variants
or saviour
as in protector
one that saves from danger or destruction
the policeman proved to be our savior, arriving on the scene just as we were about to be mugged
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Recent Examples of savior
Sister Deborah’s claim that the savior is a Black woman undermines that status quo.
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Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party after Joe Biden ‘s reelection campaign stalled, is reckoning with a profound rejection by American voters in this year’s presidential election.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024
The amazing feat was even more incredible because the savior in question is, in fact, blind.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Okay, but why, then, is Chalamet drawn to these voice of a generation savior roles?
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party after Joe Biden ‘s reelection campaign stalled, is reckoning with a profound rejection by American voters in this year’s presidential election.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024
The amazing feat was even more incredible because the savior in question is, in fact, blind.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Okay, but why, then, is Chalamet drawn to these voice of a generation savior roles?
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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And in many ways, the force that took power in Damascus is exactly what Mr. Assad, who tried to style himself as a protector of religious minorities, taught supporters to fear.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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This victory would further magnify the prime minister’s aura, enhancing his image as India’s redeemer.Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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The people who support Modi see him as a kind of redeemer.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2024
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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