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
And if there’s a patron saint of broadcast’s return to glory, let’s canonize Kathy Bates.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 May 2025
Pope Francis bucked that tradition when he was elected, instead choosing his name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric now celebrated in the church as the patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
The contrast between Ireland's two patron saints remains instructive—one celebrated globally with parades and merchandising, the other still establishing her modern significance.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
What originated as a commemoration of Christianity in Ireland and St. Patrick, the island’s patron saint, has evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture that often involves parades, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 May 2025
Pope Francis bucked that tradition when he was elected, instead choosing his name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric now celebrated in the church as the patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
The contrast between Ireland's two patron saints remains instructive—one celebrated globally with parades and merchandising, the other still establishing her modern significance.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
What originated as a commemoration of Christianity in Ireland and St. Patrick, the island’s patron saint, has evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture that often involves parades, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model starts at $48,990 or $39,390 after the EV tax incentive.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Don't just grab the first random model that pops up on Amazon, though, as some just aren't that great.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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It’s gone through many changes since, but the core idea of bringing a dozen great amateur bakers together under a big white tent to show off their skills in pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods remains reassuringly constant.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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What are the building blocks of a brain that can think critically, use tools, or form abstract ideas?—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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For example, staff shortages at the National Weather Service have resulted in reduced or halted daily weather balloon launches, changed schedules for some forecast advisories and fewer social media posts about weather conditions.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Use that information to make adjustments—to your calories, protein, or exercise, for example—to overcome weight loss plateaus.5 Social scenarios: For parties, potlucks, and get-togethers, offer to bring a vegan main dish or sides to share.—
Devineé Lingo,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Throughout season 1 the Doctor met numerous incarnations of the same woman, all played by Susan Twist.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The relationship between corruption and the modern incarnation of right-wing populism is twofold, in that populists often run against corruption and then behave corruptly.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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Aunt Lydia always believed in the ideals of Gilead, even when Gilead did not live up to those ideals.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The breathable fabrics wick away moisture and encourage natural body temperature regulation, making this quilt the pick ideal for hot sleepers.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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