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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
Here's a rundown of how the Cerritos becomes the unlikely savior of reality, and what this final episode means for the future of the Lower Deckers.
Spoiler warning!
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Mayfield was also in Carolina with Darnold after his tenure as the first overall pick and hopeful savior of the Cleveland Browns flamed out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Now Musk is attempting to brand himself the savior of America's youth, and some aren't buying his motives.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The early church fathers wisely chose the day near the winter solstice as the date to celebrate Christ’s birth, the return of light becoming associated with the hope of the world in the birth of the savior.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Mayfield was also in Carolina with Darnold after his tenure as the first overall pick and hopeful savior of the Cleveland Browns flamed out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Now Musk is attempting to brand himself the savior of America's youth, and some aren't buying his motives.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The early church fathers wisely chose the day near the winter solstice as the date to celebrate Christ’s birth, the return of light becoming associated with the hope of the world in the birth of the savior.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Jackets count on van Riemsdyk to be a puck protector down low and a net-front presence, especially on the power play.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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This suspicion and other nagging uncertainties about the New South’s redeemer lingered in the minds of traveling reporters throughout the 1976 presidential campaign.Amber Roessner / Made by History, TIME, 29 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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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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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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