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
Tucci, who thankfully gets a lot more screen time here, understands the assignment and plays the patron saint in a waistcoat with aplomb.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Anchoring it is the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture named for the city’s patron saint.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The patron saint of the NBA Play-In Tournament has gone missing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Anchoring it is the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture named for the city’s patron saint.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The patron saint of the NBA Play-In Tournament has gone missing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
Noun
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The department announced in May that Google, xAI and Microsoft had agreed to submit their AI models for security testing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Anthropic will offer the EU use of its cutting-edge Mythos AI model to plug cybersecurity holes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The two can talk through any challenging or creative idea for hours or go their separate ways.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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His tiff with Lindsay is a prime example.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Another example of that was seen on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Thinking about why gamers were worried about this new incarnation is pretty telling about our relationship to the character, and why this game is tough medicine.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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This early history is tangible in century-old oaks, Cape Dutch gables and the 1767 wine cellar, but its current incarnation starts with the purchase by South African business magnate Dick Enthoven in 1993.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The main building’s three Golden Hour suites come with private terraces, ideal for sunset views.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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One side has calm, shallow water ideal for families and snorkeling.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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