CHERUB Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

cherub

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Definition of cherub

as in saint

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Recent Examples of cherub In the main reception room, carved cherubs cheekily carry an original marble fireplace on their shoulders. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The lobby also features the building's original hanging clock, attended by metal cherub figures, that was restored to working condition. — Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The hat is the brainchild of Dali; Jean Schlumberger creates cherub pins that will be immortalized in a Picasso portrait. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026 On Wednesday, Church authorities ordered the face covered and replaced, and crowds of photographers and curious onlookers gathered to watch the new work, which had become for the moment a faceless cherub. — Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cherub

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Canonization is the process through which a deceased individual may become a saint, or is confirmed through an extensive research process to be in heaven.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
TikTokers recreating Athanasius’ pose today use a Bible or another thick volume, wielding the book with as much swagger as the saint himself.

— Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of saint

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In another, called Leucippe and Clitophon, Leucippe is saved from being sacrificed as a virgin by the timely appearance of an actor who uses theatre tricks used to perform deaths on stage to fake her death and spirit her away.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Some recycled materials are on par, some are cheaper with virgin, others more expensive, and every single scenario is different.

— James Morris, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026

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