saints

Definition of saintsnext
plural of saint

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Noun
  • But fans of the myth of Erzsébet Báthory, who was accused circa the early 17th century of killing young virgins to bathe in their blood for her own beautification, might be let down by what’s ultimately a silly, madcap Vienna adventure.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The film, directed by renowned German New Wave artist and filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, is the latest retelling of the story of Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a real-life aristocrat accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And, to this day, they are meticulously trained from colts to perform spectacular feats of dressage, including some who can lift their front legs and seem to prance off the ground.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.
    Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In 2024, Carlsen co-founded Freestyle Chess, a tournament circuit designed to be a bit more TV-friendly for beginners and with a unique format and point system to keep chess newbies engaged.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Saints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saints. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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