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
Link will be the scope's savior, if all goes to plan, meeting up with Swift in LEO and boosting it to a higher altitude.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2026
In dry, colder months, a [heavier] body oil is a savior for the skin, offering deep hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And catcher Chadwick Tromp emerged as the unexpected savior this time in their 5-4 victory in 11 innings.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2026
In dry, colder months, a [heavier] body oil is a savior for the skin, offering deep hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And catcher Chadwick Tromp emerged as the unexpected savior this time in their 5-4 victory in 11 innings.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
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The first dogs served as early-warning systems, protectors, and hunting buddies.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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After an extended and purposely disorienting opening that takes its sweet time to develop, Margaret and Daniel dodge suited agents working for a secret government protector outfit called WARDEX.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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If a fintech partner touches stablecoins, require clarity on authorized redeemers, redemption cutoffs, intraday funding needs, liquidity backstops, and stress contingencies.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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God took the lowly form of man not only to be more relatable to us, but to save sinners, like me, who have no eternal redeemer.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
25 Dec. 2025
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Lebanon's health ministry says 17 hospitals have been damaged in the war, three of which have been forced to close, while 132 rescuers and medical personnel have been killed.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In addition to Laguna Beach Marine Safety, rescuers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol and the Coast Guard were still looking for the child Wednesday.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The first-ever woman — and the first-ever Black person — to win the Cinematography Oscar was also the deliverer of one of the night’s most iconic speeches.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But predictability is something savers need right now, especially with inflation surging again and even more so if there's a large, five-figure deposit amount under consideration.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Higher rates could benefit savers.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can tour the museum in the former keeper’s house, explore scenic coastal trails and photograph waves crashing against the rocks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For optimal storage, keep cucumbers in a produce keeper in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent moisture loss and protect them from ethylene exposure.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Rielly Chesna, a defender with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, which lost to Naegohyang in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, also remarked on the team’s smooth choreography.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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