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
Monaco’s princess brides leave their bouquets at the Sainte-Dévote Chapel dedicated to the principality’s patron saint.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Even the ideology of the group’s patron saint was more complicated than the ACC lets on.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
And the brief life of France's patron saint, Joan of Arc, was also in the 15th century.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Even the ideology of the group’s patron saint was more complicated than the ACC lets on.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
And the brief life of France's patron saint, Joan of Arc, was also in the 15th century.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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That realization would lead to the launch of Authentic Studios in 2023 — and with it, a new model for how fashion and lifestyle brands can operate as content creators.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Aside from the fans, real-life OnlyFans models have taken issue with Cassie’s portrayal and content on the show.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
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Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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The kind of storm leaving Maxey resigned to the very idea of defeat before the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Their collapse against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League is the best example, but this is also what happened against City in April.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For example, say the Heat were to instead pursue Lauri Markkanen perhaps with Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro as the hook and then learn those two components could have closed a Giannis deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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However, this latest incarnation has some sensational digital magic attached that has piqued our interest.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The podcast helped keep Eternally Yours alive through the various twists and turns that included an animation incarnation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Despite a less-than-ideal season opener, Caitlin Clark is still piling up career milestones.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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