patron saint

noun

Definition of patron saintnext
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 The crochet, the suede, the fringe; its patron saints Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026 Only later did her parents learn that Seton is the patron saint of grief. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Later Saturday, Leo is due to visit nearby Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, the birthplace of Mother Cabrini, the patron saint of migrants. — ABC News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patron saint
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  1. model
  2. idea
  3. example
  4. incarnation
  5. ideal
Noun
  • Typically, some models deviate and predict a waning event at some point, or a switch into La Niña, which is El Niño’s colder water sibling.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Palantir has gone on the offensive to combat the narrative, arguing that the AI models from Silicon Valley companies don’t perform as well and steal customers’ private data (an argument that the other companies dispute).
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • Instead, the company launched several rapid-response ideas tied to conversations that emerged during the tournament.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One comparable piece sold for over $60,000 at Phillips in 2024, to give you an idea of price.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of idea
Noun
  • That is a huge example that the writer of the Gospel of Mark read Homer.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the ranks of the Fortune 500 are replete with examples of executives who played sports at elite schools.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of example
Noun
  • With production elements that are top of the line, including stunning cinematography from Brett Pawlak, this is indeed a Brand New Day in the cinematic incarnation of Spider-Man.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • While laying out his Superhero Mount Rushmore, a torn Quaid ultimately selected David Corenswet’s Superman, Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique, Christian Bale’s Batman, and Shameik Moore’s Spider-Man (the Miles Morales incarnation).
    — Oliver Gettell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
Definition of incarnation
Noun
  • According to the New York Times on Sunday, that drive to capitulate lays bare a firm was caught between its progressive ideals and the business demand for corporate practice.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Maxxing involves individuals ignoring the potentially harmful consequences of their actions in pursuit of unrealistic and often thwarted ideals of self-improvement.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ideal

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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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