saint

noun

Definition of saintnext
as in virgin

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Recent Examples of saint The legendary singer took on a saint-like aura for some fans. — Sarah Dees, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Even before her death, though, some people idolized her in a saint-like way. — Sarah Dees, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 There were bouncers rotating at the door, people arguing about playlists and almost fist-fighting, duvets from the Chateau Marmont, a Sikh saint with his crystal xylophone, robes and slippers, Apple Pan and Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. — Courtney Love, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 It was also partially inspired by Maria Adelaide, a Portuguese woman who is considered an honorary saint. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saint
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  1. virgin
  2. cherub
  3. colt
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  • The sleeveless virgin-wool dress had a close fit throughout, with a high cowl neckline.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • It was aged for about three decades in ex-bourbon barrels, and then finished in four different cask types for three to six years—virgin Japanese mizunara oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximénez sherry.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of virgin
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  • Owls, bats and dragons drawn from Chinese mythology seem suspended inside transparent spheres, while cherub-like children run in circles.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of cherub
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  • The quarter horse colt was not fully vaccinated, MDARD reported.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His son, Lloyd, nurtures Reddmare, and Lloyd’s son, Dwayne, rides Reddmare’s colt, O’Boy.
    — Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of colt

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“Saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saint. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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