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
From religious roots to global celebrations, St. Patrick's Day continues to evolve, blending tradition with modern festivities while honoring Ireland's patron saint and rich cultural heritage.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Police analysts can then comb through this data and attempt to identify a culprit, often using surveillance footage or witness testimony about a vehicle’s color, make, or model.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lightning struck when this idea converged with advancements in the potential for LLMs to automate customer service.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ontario’s Conservative Premier, Doug Ford, has some ideas about that.—
Stephen Maher,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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For example, it's been shown to recognize specific tumor patterns potentially more quickly and more thoroughly than a human can.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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For example, the American Academy of Pediatrics says a child taking puberty blockers could experience stress or lower self-esteem as their peers reach puberty.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The United States and its allies, however, will have to determine whether a China that is a softer incarnation of its current self should be regarded as a legitimate part of a changing global order—or still be treated as an existential threat.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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On May 2, Venus will join Neptune in Aries, adding a dreamy, almost ethereal quality to your love life — try not to get swept up in ideals and fantasies.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For many, financial security is becoming more important than aligning every purchase with environmental ideals.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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