saviors

noun

variants or saviours
Definition of saviorsnext
plural of savior
as in protectors
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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  1. protectors
  2. keepers
  3. rescuers
Noun
  • The free exhibition includes scrolls, earthenware, sculptures, and inks on paper of fearsome demons and monsters in their role of either causing havoc on earth or acting as protectors against evil forces and harmful intruders.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Plus the legs have built-in protectors to keep your floors scratch-free.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of protectors
Noun
  • We not our brother and our sisters’ keepers anymore.
    Rance Collins, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Pesto’s parents, Tango and Hudson, take care of him along with the keepers, who feed him 25 fish a day.
    Reuters, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • Although visitors might expect winter to be the most dangerous time on the 14,505-foot mountain — the highest peak in the contiguous United States — summer and early fall are actually the busiest times for rescuers, said Reuther.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The outlet added that because most of the bodies were found in the middle and back seats, rescuers think the fire started at the front of the vehicle.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of rescuers
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