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
As the story progresses, additional guardian angels appear to take care of other characters.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 June 2025
In 1993, Klemperer reprised the role of Klink in an episode of The Simpsons as Homer's guardian angel and spirit guide in the episode ‘The Last Temptation of Homer.'
Klemperer was the father of two children, Mark and Erika, with his second wife, Susan Dempsay.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 8 June 2025
But in conversation with Variety, Goldsmith-Thomas speaks with deep emotion about overcoming her insecurities and taking advice from multi-hyphenates like Lopez and guardian angels past like Nora Ephron.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 May 2025
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The girl’s father thanked Smith for saving her, and referred to Smith as a guardian angel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 June 2025
In 1993, Klemperer reprised the role of Klink in an episode of The Simpsons as Homer's guardian angel and spirit guide in the episode ‘The Last Temptation of Homer.'
Klemperer was the father of two children, Mark and Erika, with his second wife, Susan Dempsay.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 8 June 2025
But in conversation with Variety, Goldsmith-Thomas speaks with deep emotion about overcoming her insecurities and taking advice from multi-hyphenates like Lopez and guardian angels past like Nora Ephron.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 May 2025
Related Stories Dad of 4 Dies After Getting Caught in Rip Current Trying to Save Son
Rip Currents: Everything to Know and How to Stay Safe
The girl’s father thanked Smith for saving her, and referred to Smith as a guardian angel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
Noun
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Younger children must be registered by a parent or guardian and re-register upon turning 14.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Thomas is now representing Kevin Hunter, who takes issue with no longer being paid severance from his divorce, in a lawsuit that looks to replace Morrissey as Williams’ guardian and a court order mandating a reassessment of money owed to him.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Our government is the custodian of public trust and taxpayer funds and we as citizens have every right to insist on transparency and accountability.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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As custodians of the ultimate game of failure, baseball people are wired to fear the worst possible outcomes.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fofana is arguably Chelsea’s most gifted defender, but the 24-year-old has also spent much of his time at Stamford Bridge on the sidelines.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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America is Israel’s most important defender, ally and patron.—
Seth Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After Dobbins, Badie might be Denver’s best pass protector.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Strip off all bedding and mattress protectors to be washed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Over her tenure, Reid has been notoriously suspect of leaks, which occurred this week with frustrated school district personnel anonymously raising the alarm bell over the new bodyguard position.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Inter Miami added midfielder Rodrigo de Paul as a de factor bodyguard for Lionel Messi, but that did not prevent Messi from incurring a thigh injury Saturday and leaving early in a win on penalty kicks over Nexaca in a Leagues Cup match in Fort Lauderdale.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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