variants
or saviour
as in protector
one that saves from danger or destruction
the policeman proved to be our savior, arriving on the scene just as we were about to be mugged
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Recent Examples of savior
In fact, along with their onstage personas, the band has appeared in comic books for decades in stories that portray them not only as a rock band but as saviors of the world.
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Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ospreay and Page’s tournament final match will likely decide AEW’s next world champion, and as a result, the savior for the promotion in the main event of AEW All In Texas come July.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Some critics of Scientology argue that Cruise’s good-guy movies serve to produce an image of him as a savior.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Forever, the Timberwolves could only hope for lottery luck at this time of year, putting all of their faith in ping-pong balls and a potential savior waiting to join them via the draft.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ospreay and Page’s tournament final match will likely decide AEW’s next world champion, and as a result, the savior for the promotion in the main event of AEW All In Texas come July.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Some critics of Scientology argue that Cruise’s good-guy movies serve to produce an image of him as a savior.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Forever, the Timberwolves could only hope for lottery luck at this time of year, putting all of their faith in ping-pong balls and a potential savior waiting to join them via the draft.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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Reginae has long been a vocal protector of Lil Wayne’s legacy, frequently pushing back on social media critics, fellow rappers, and those who’ve simply underestimated his impact.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
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By the time of her meeting with Breton, however, the protector and his support had evaporated, and Léona, now twenty-four, was living hand to mouth.—
Mark Polizzoti
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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And there are other airlines, like JetBlue, that have almost entirely Airbus fleets or with their fair share of dedicated flyers — the three biggest airlines, American Airlines, Delta and United, all benefit from loyal credit card point redeemers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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This suspicion and other nagging uncertainties about the New South’s redeemer lingered in the minds of traveling reporters throughout the 1976 presidential campaign.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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