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
The film also stars Union as Dave’s guardian angel.
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
These are not guardian angels, but spirits who have been alive on Earth and want to help those still here.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Outside the window there is Lucky — the perfect Katt Williams — a homeless guy who acts as a sort of guardian angel for our heroines.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
These are not guardian angels, but spirits who have been alive on Earth and want to help those still here.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Outside the window there is Lucky — the perfect Katt Williams — a homeless guy who acts as a sort of guardian angel for our heroines.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
Noun
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Calton hopes their story continues to challenge misconceptions about guardian breeds like the bullmastiff, showing the sweet, playful, and loyal sides of these gentle giants.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The school board approved the closing of three elementary schools and the elimination of 19 teaching jobs and more than 100 other jobs, including 25 custodians.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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To further preserve the complete privacy of the conclave, the support staff — including chefs, cleaners and custodians — all took an oath of secrecy, of which the punishment for breaking it is excommunication, CBS News reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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But bear defenders argue that people have encroached into bear habitat — not the other way around.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Her absence can’t be overstated given the league’s need for willing defenders for transformational talent on opposing contending teams.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The memory of the military as our protectors, as also family members, and the countless civilians who are the victims of war, are in our thinking.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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With Haliburton and Siakam as the two heads of the snake, the Pacers need a primary rim protector, secondary creation, and wing(s) that can defend the perimeter and hit open shots when the opportunity presents itself.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Megan, born Megan Pete, claimed that Lanez shot her in the foot after an argument broke out in her car between friend Kelsey Nicole, Lanez, and Lanez's bodyguard following an evening at Kylie Jenner's house on July 12, 2020.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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At the time of the robbery, the family had one bodyguard who had gone off to a club with sister Kourtney Kardashian.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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