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
Lively became mostly famous for, well, being Blake Lively: tall, slender, beautiful, and suspiciously perfect — a patron saint for the Instagram age.
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
The patron saint of the internet never so much as held an iPhone.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was a notable exception, choosing not the name of a former pope but that of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric and patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
One of the co-founders of ICAN, Wright adds that Pope Francis’ role as a virtual patron saint of the movement to ban nuclear bombs should be recognized into the future with a special kind of homage.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
The patron saint of the internet never so much as held an iPhone.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was a notable exception, choosing not the name of a former pope but that of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric and patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
One of the co-founders of ICAN, Wright adds that Pope Francis’ role as a virtual patron saint of the movement to ban nuclear bombs should be recognized into the future with a special kind of homage.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
Noun
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Towards the end of the video, the former Victoria’s Secret model reflected on how surreal her new flagship store felt.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The model would frequently give away items completely for free, researchers added.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Great to wear unbuttoned as a beach cover-up or buttoned as a stylish shirt on its own, a linen button-down is always a good idea to include in your suitcase.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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This chicken dinner idea checks several of the essential boxes for cowboy cooking: a cast iron skillet, plenty of Southwestern flavor, and a cheesy topping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Noun
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For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
30 June 2025
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For example, one of my most popular services is writing wedding speeches.—
Jen Glantz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Candidates are subject to a series of tests, including identifying objects that belonged to the previous incarnation.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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For a joyful expression of summer style, the market tote is my platonic ideal.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Latin American nations, for all their political convulsions and repressive periods, have a rich history of social movements grounded in collective ideals.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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