Thesaurus results for GUARDIAN ANGEL

guardian angel

noun

Definition of guardian angel

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 Two guardian angels emerged – in the form of nuns. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026 The Argentine defender has developed a habit of serving as the Dane’s guardian angel, but Frank clinging on for dear life is no sustainable strategy. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Sundance has been a guardian angel on my whole journey as a filmmaker. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026 The Aztecs initially entered into a home-and-home series with GCU back in 2015 after then-coach Dan Majerle and program guardian angel Jerry Colangelo called in a favor with SDSU coach Steve Fisher. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guardian angel

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Health insurers, meanwhile, are tasked with being guardians of the health care dollar and master negotiators.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Given that Chuy García continued to serve out his term despite the health issues his wife is experiencing and his new responsibilities as guardian of his grandchild, the other explanation does not hold water.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardian

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But without custodians, this will cease to be the case in the long term.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Between your wallet and the coffee shop sit a custodian holding your balance, a program manager running the card, a sponsor bank whose BIN it is issued under, a processor authorizing the swipe and the network that clears it.

— Shawn Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of custodian

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Assistant federal defender Stephen Ferrell, the attorney for Christa Pike, said in a Sunday interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union that his client remains unconscious and intubated in a Nashville hospital.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Quiñonez’s teammates regard her as an above-average, highly aggressive defender, but assertive defense and foul trouble are often synonymous in college basketball.

— Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of defender

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Of Miami’s seven third-and-long situations — seven-plus yards — the Dolphins utilized at least one extra protector on five of the plays, which didn’t help a winded front.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
The second a Verizon worker mentions adding a screen protector, my blood boils.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

Iza typically paid Saavedra or his company around $100,000 per month for round-the-clock bodyguards, according to Saavedra’s plea agreement.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Miko served as a bodyguard for Michael Jackson and has worked for the late pop singer’s estate for over 30 years, according to The Guardian.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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