saint

noun

Definition of saintnext
as in virgin

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Recent Examples of saint Canonization is the process through which a deceased individual may become a saint, or is confirmed through an extensive research process to be in heaven. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 No category of paraphernalia was more popular than Lionel Messi gear-- from jerseys, to jumbo foam Messi heads to at least one cape depicting the Argentinian player as a saint. — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 This was the canonization of a saint who went above and beyond for her patients. — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for saint
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  1. virgin
  2. cherub
  3. colt
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  • Diana, a virgin born into an aristocratic family, was seen as an ideal match for the future king.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • In another, called Leucippe and Clitophon, Leucippe is saved from being sacrificed as a virgin by the timely appearance of an actor who uses theatre tricks used to perform deaths on stage to fake her death and spirit her away.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of virgin
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  • 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
  • In Wood’s ritzy dressing room worthy of Elizabeth Taylor, a cherub hangs overhead, while a leap of ceramic leopards prowls the lounge.
    — Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Definition of cherub
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  • For every race that has colts contending for greatness and notoriety, there is a sister race for those wonderful three-year-old fillies.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Six days after winning his first race in nearly a year, the multiple Grade 1-stakes-winning colt Journalism has been retired.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
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“Saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saint. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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