as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Recent Examples of patron saint
Prometheus is often seen as the patron saint of innovative risk, but there are some parts of the myth that the tech bros are overlooking.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo could become a patron saint for this ethos.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The city’s musical patron saint, Leonard Cohen, along with Arcade Fire, Alison Russell, Grimes, Godspeed You!
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
He was known as the patron saint of animals — and his tomb in Assisi became a major pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo could become a patron saint for this ethos.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The city’s musical patron saint, Leonard Cohen, along with Arcade Fire, Alison Russell, Grimes, Godspeed You!
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
He was known as the patron saint of animals — and his tomb in Assisi became a major pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like most fiction, it’s made up of experiences, imagination, ideas, memories, emotions, speculation, knowledge and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Original sketches, color swatches and archival images tracing the history of yoga wear — which went from loose to form-fitting — along with rolls of Align fabric offered a visual display of how Align evolved from an idea into a global franchise over a decade.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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An example is the division or spreading out of the cooking point of the triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, checking these kinds of items (strollers, for example) can be immensely helpful, especially for those already juggling multiple bags and kids.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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So the Huskies in 2026 could be an East Coast incarnation of the Rockets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Press clippings from the earlier incarnation of what was United Press International Wire Service in 1983 describe as many as 10,000 cars crowding the surrounding roads and intersections with onlookers eager to gander at the amazing displays and décor.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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