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patron saint

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of patron saint

someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics

Synonyms of patron saint

beau ideal, classic, eidolon, exemplar, idea, ideal, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon

Words Related to patron saint

embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification, phantom, pink

archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern

guideline, principle, rule

gauge (also gage), standard, touchstone

essence, quintessence

acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

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