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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
Former Real and Man United defender Varane joins Como board following retirement
Giancarlo Stanton isn't just the Yankees' playoff savior.
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New York Times, 19 Oct. 2024
From Layer 1 To Layer 2 As Layer 1 blockchains face these growing pains, Layer 2 solutions have become potential saviors.
—Wesley Crook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Bonnie, Colm, and Donal, meanwhile, are all thrashing about in whirlpools of their own delusion and desperation, and each has fixated on the wrong savior.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
Now, as a Bears rookie, Williams has catalyzed a 4-2 start and has much of a passionate fan base believing the never-ending search for a QB savior may be over.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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New York Times, 19 Oct. 2024
From Layer 1 To Layer 2 As Layer 1 blockchains face these growing pains, Layer 2 solutions have become potential saviors.
—Wesley Crook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Bonnie, Colm, and Donal, meanwhile, are all thrashing about in whirlpools of their own delusion and desperation, and each has fixated on the wrong savior.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
Now, as a Bears rookie, Williams has catalyzed a 4-2 start and has much of a passionate fan base believing the never-ending search for a QB savior may be over.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
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Advertisement With returns from the East Coast and Midwest showing that Republicans were on track to retake control of the U.S. Senate, Schiff cast himself as a protector of the causes that Californians hold dear.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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The white Swiss Shepherd symbolizes white spirit, white wizard, protector and never-dying hope.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 4 Nov. 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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One of the suspects, a 16-year-old from Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night along with a parent or guardian, Josef said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, the Mans petitioned to become Natalia’s legal guardians; however, a hearing was required to determine whether Natalia was a minor or a legal adult.Christine Pelisek, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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