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
Santa Claus, the mythic figure who brings gifts late at night on Christmas Eve, is thought to be the patron saint of children.
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Literary Hub, 23 Dec. 2025
The patron saint of theatergoers has clocked in once again.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Dec. 2025
But let’s circle back to TV‘s patron saint of affable, oft–insidious quacks.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025
Real fans know this guy has been a comedy nerd since well before that term was in widespread use and now serves as that subculture’s patron saint.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 Dec. 2025
The patron saint of theatergoers has clocked in once again.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Dec. 2025
But let’s circle back to TV‘s patron saint of affable, oft–insidious quacks.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025
Real fans know this guy has been a comedy nerd since well before that term was in widespread use and now serves as that subculture’s patron saint.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patron saint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The owner of the space approached them and offered a good deal, Santos says, and the Eighth Street location fit with their idea of a Miami-forward restaurant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Have a story idea or tip in Harlem?—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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An example is the division or spreading out of the cooking point of the triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, checking these kinds of items (strollers, for example) can be immensely helpful, especially for those already juggling multiple bags and kids.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beset by injuries all season, including to standout tackles Joe Alt, and Rashawn Slater, the Chargers used 25 incarnations up front.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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And while hating any incarnation of the band without Jerry is valid, so is loving the further trips into music.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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