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 As the story progresses, additional guardian angels appear to take care of other characters. 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 See All Example Sentences for guardian angel
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Noun
  • The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 18 July 2025
  • All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.
    Theresa Clift July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The asset manager has evolved from a portfolio custodian to a business unit leader—closer to the CEO of the asset than to an administrator.
    Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • The shooting claimed the lives of head of school Katherine Koonce, 59; custodian Mike Hill, 61; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and third-graders Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, the Covenant Presbyterian pastor’s daughter.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • But the comments continued to pour in, including warnings from some of Trump's top defenders that the issue is not going away and could have consequences in next year's midterm elections.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 15 July 2025
  • Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The Kryptonian — who grew up as Clark Kent on a farm in Smallville, Kan. — always believed a message left to him by these birth parents was an encouragement to use his powers to be a protector and hero.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • His Superman exudes that same affection, casting David Corenswet as a nice guy still trying to figure out the job of being the world’s protector.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Using the Strava app, Dagens Nyheter was able to track over 1,400 workouts by seven bodyguards over the past year, revealing the prime minister's home address, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's vacation information, top state meetings and more.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • De Paul always knows where Messi is, provides delivery to the Argentine icon and takes on the role of enforcer/bodyguard when the two are on the field together.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025

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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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