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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
On the other hand, there’s little optimism that the company will be able to bring in an external savior who can shake things up immediately.
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Ryan Gould, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Together, these products form a comprehensive routine that targets dryness, irritation, and dehydration—the ultimate winter skin savior.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
But why a hip-hop show from you, as opposed to an R&B show, considering that at this point a lot of people see you as the continuation and savior of R&B?
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Once viewed as a savior, Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gould, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Together, these products form a comprehensive routine that targets dryness, irritation, and dehydration—the ultimate winter skin savior.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
But why a hip-hop show from you, as opposed to an R&B show, considering that at this point a lot of people see you as the continuation and savior of R&B?
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Once viewed as a savior, Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for savior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
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Under the weight of immense responsibility both as protectors of New York and unwilling participants in a blood feud with the Foot Clan, the turtles were portrayed as teenagers forced to grow up too fast.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Look for protectors and mats that are machine washable.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 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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In 2014, her sister was appointed her permanent legal guardian.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to The Root, earlier this week, Kevin Hunter filed a Grievance Committee complaint against Morrisey alleging that Morrissey has been purporting herself to be his ex-wife’s legal guardian but has also allegedly been practicing law in the state of New Jersey without having a license.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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