as in guardians
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 angels
These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Two guardian angels emerged – in the form of nuns.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights, you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights; you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
But the author leaned upon another literary tradition, that of Latin American magical realism, in his tale of how a civil war in heaven was pulling guardian angels from their duties and plunging New York City into unrecognizable chaos.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Two guardian angels emerged – in the form of nuns.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights, you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights; you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
But the author leaned upon another literary tradition, that of Latin American magical realism, in his tale of how a civil war in heaven was pulling guardian angels from their duties and plunging New York City into unrecognizable chaos.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angels
Noun
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The bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Enthoven family refer to themselves as custodians of Spier, an indication of their long-view commitment to their 620-ha parcel of land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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On the plus side, both were in attendance at Thursday’s practice, looking to again become top-tier defenders for the Bears in 2026.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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When defenders rely on recognition and attackers design artifacts to be single-use, the advantage shifts.—
Ken Ammon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Healthcare workers become targets instead of protectors.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Upon leaving the White House in March 1909, Roosevelt presented the canvas to his chief disbursing officer, Crook, who had served as one of Lincoln's personal bodyguards during the final year of his life.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Members of the Jalisco cartel have been charged with orchestrating the attack and several of Manzo’s bodyguards were arrested for possible participation.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Guardian angels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angels. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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