Thesaurus results for SAVIOR

savior

noun

ˈsāv-yər

variants or saviour

Definition of savior

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 As written by Nattiv and co-writer Noa Berman-Herzberg, Ricki is certainly not a savior, but her aims are also not wholly villainous. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 And though styling products can be a savior, frizz control starts in the shower. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 His career numbers – 24 touchdown passes against 22 interceptions – hardly scream program savior. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Seeing yourself as a savior is not the same as showing empathy. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

And look for Maxx Crosby to feast against the Chargers’ pass protectors who couldn’t keep the Cardinals out of Herbert’s backfield.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Frankel plays Ian, the older brother and protector of Emilia Jones’ lead character, Gabby Clemente.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the redeemer’s sole responsibility.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of redeemer

Noun

After Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools notified students’ parents and guardians, the district gave students the option to stay at school or go home, wrote Markl Johnson, district spokesperson, in a statement.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Drivers under the age of 21 are not allowed to travel with any alcohol unless they are accompanied by a parent, relative or legal guardian.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

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
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

Definition of deliverer

Noun

Ultimately, Jenkins capped the drive with a 4-yard keeper, putting UCF ahead 34-27 with 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Trey Owens fooled the TCU defense with a 34-yard keeper on third-and-1 to get inside the 10-yard line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

Kitchen starts in Missouri’s base package as a run defender on first and second down, but often rotates off the field in passing situations.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
There were multiple carries when Payne had to elude a defender deep in the backfield just to avoid a negative play.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026