savior

sav·ior | \ ˈsāv-yər also -ˌyȯr

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variants: or saviour

Definition of savior

1 : one that saves from danger or destruction

2 : one who brings salvation specifically, capitalized : jesus sense 1

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We all felt that she was our savior. the policeman proved to be our savior, arriving on the scene just as we were about to be mugged

Recent Examples on the Web McMillan is yet another Southern black victim, and Stevenson is eager to be his savior. — Armond White, National Review, "Just Mercy Proves Art Is Not Activism," 24 Jan. 2020 The possessed youth reaches up toward Jesus, his frenzied eyes spinning, unwittingly pointing to his savior in a crazed contrapposto. — Max Norman, The New Yorker, "Does “Late Style” Exist?," 13 Jan. 2020 Mayfield appeared to be the new savior in Cleveland after a strong rookie season but has struggled with his accuracy. — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, "Preston: Other NFL teams can try, but Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is too rare to be duplicated," 10 Nov. 2019 But like Annie, little orphan Lionel was rescued by an unexpected savior in Frank Minna (Bruce Willis), a streetwise private detective with an eye for diamonds in the rough. — Kerry Lengel, azcentral, "Review: Edward Norton's 'Motherless Brooklyn' is a retro-noir fable for the #MeToo era," 31 Oct. 2019 But like Annie, little orphan Lionel was rescued by an unexpected savior in Frank Minna (Bruce Willis), a streetwise private detective with an eye for diamonds in the rough. — Kerry Lengel,, Detroit Free Press, "‘Motherless Brooklyn’ is a noir tale for the #MeToo era," 31 Oct. 2019 After 11 years of futility capped by their worst-ever season, the floundering Green Bay Packers were seeking a savior in 1959. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "100 Figures Who Shaped the NFL’s First Century," 28 Aug. 2019 Conditions often prevent them from flying at all, rendering them less of a savior than the public and politicians often believe. — New York Times, "3 U.S. Firefighters Die in Plane Crash as Australia’s Blazes Intensify," 23 Jan. 2020 Meet Bite Beauty Agave+ Intensive Lip Mask, the new generation of dry lip savior. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Bite Beauty Reformulated Its Fan-Favorite Lip Mask," 12 Jan. 2020

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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savior. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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