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 a situation like Felicity’s, time is a priority, and her saviors seemed to understand that well.
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Her maternal instinct duly soothed and her savior complex fulfilled, Laura is ready to give Cherry a chance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
From glow-boosting serums to hydrating moisturizers, these skin saviors deliver real results.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In a staggering development for global wildlife conservation, the world’s biggest rhino farmer, who has long cast himself as a savior for the species, was arrested in South Africa Tuesday on suspicion of trafficking rhino horn.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Her maternal instinct duly soothed and her savior complex fulfilled, Laura is ready to give Cherry a chance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
From glow-boosting serums to hydrating moisturizers, these skin saviors deliver real results.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In a staggering development for global wildlife conservation, the world’s biggest rhino farmer, who has long cast himself as a savior for the species, was arrested in South Africa Tuesday on suspicion of trafficking rhino horn.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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Invented for the film is Sergio (Benicio Del Toro), Willa’s karate teacher, who is the protector of undocumented migrants in Baktan Cross seeking protection from fascistic immigration forces, one of which is led by Lockjaw.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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His ability to subdue Riley and his insistence on being Laura’s protector, despite not knowing much about her past, is also curious.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The whole story turns on how this scared young girl becomes a tough, tragic redeemer through this wild, unlikely journey.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Our family grew—from the three siblings left in the wake of our mother’s death—to a bustling bunch of kinsmen redeemers.—
James T. Farmer,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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There have been a number of attacks by captive big cats in recent years, including a fatal tiger attack on a keeper at the Palm Beach Zoo in 2016 and another by a lion at a North California animal sanctuary in 2013.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ferree is the third-string keeper, but Bombino has started 22 times this season and Soma has come off the bench in the last four MLS games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ethan and Brandon raced over to the victims, who were riding small pieces of debris as the floodwaters pushed them toward their rescuers.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Dylan Honnell’s body was found several weeks later once water levels receded, rescuers said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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With the water at the low levels, the water authority is unable to use its $200 million hydroelectric Cielo pump station that deliverers renewable energy to 26,000 homes and transfers low-cost water to the Olivenhain Reservoir and SFID’s RE Badger Filtration plant.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The portrait of a gig worker thrashing to stay afloat recalls last year’s powerful migrant drama, The Story of Souleymane, which followed an African food deliverer in Paris.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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For extended trips, this little feature is a money saver and an absolute game changer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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For savers, falling interest rates will slowly erode attractive yields currently on offer with certificates of deposit (CDs) and high-yield savings accounts.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Fidelity Youth Account can only be opened by a parent/guardian.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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