as in guardian
someone that protects
his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals
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Recent Examples of guardian angel
But when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), appears on Earth to help him, George is shown an alternate world sans his existence — offering him a new gratitude for life, burdens and all.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
Just in time, a guardian angel sent from heaven rescues the man and shows him what his town would have been like without his good deeds over the years.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The rapper pays tribute to his late mother, who is his guardian angel watching over him.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Season 2 fills in the book’s powerful middle chapters, which trace Sunja’s conflicted relationship with her secret lover turned guardian angel, Mr. Koh (Lee Min-ho), during World War II.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
Just in time, a guardian angel sent from heaven rescues the man and shows him what his town would have been like without his good deeds over the years.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The rapper pays tribute to his late mother, who is his guardian angel watching over him.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
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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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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Similar moves have been made in the past by De Beers, which has long seen itself as the custodian of the diamond industry.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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At that time, Lilium hoped to get things back on track by seeking out new investors and a supervisory custodian.Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Having an extra defender on either side to support him should address those concerns on both individual and team levels.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Walker is prolific as a pass rusher but requires work as a run defender.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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The Texas woman, who used to date an executive at the mogul’s Bad Boys Records, claims Diddy and a bodyguard raped her in 2001 and recorded it.Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy features interviews with a bodyguard, makeup artist, and intern of Diddy’s, as well as Dawn Richard’s attorney Lisa Bloom and the R&B artist Al B. Sure!Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Jan. 2025
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