variants
or saviours
as in protectors
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 saviors
Bichette and Guerrero arrived in 2019 as Blue Jays franchise saviors.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Swift’s film is the latest boon to movie theaters, which have benefited in recent months from several unlikely saviors.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In a situation like Felicity’s, time is a priority, and her saviors seemed to understand that well.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Daryl and Carol are American saviors here to help the poor villagers of Santa Poco, Spain, a 19th century Mexican village that’s been dropped into the Spanish hillsides.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From glow-boosting serums to hydrating moisturizers, these skin saviors deliver real results.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ed and Lorraine are the beautiful, tragic saviors of a terrified family confronted with a deep evil, strengthened by the power of their love for each other.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Swift’s film is the latest boon to movie theaters, which have benefited in recent months from several unlikely saviors.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In a situation like Felicity’s, time is a priority, and her saviors seemed to understand that well.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Daryl and Carol are American saviors here to help the poor villagers of Santa Poco, Spain, a 19th century Mexican village that’s been dropped into the Spanish hillsides.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From glow-boosting serums to hydrating moisturizers, these skin saviors deliver real results.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ed and Lorraine are the beautiful, tragic saviors of a terrified family confronted with a deep evil, strengthened by the power of their love for each other.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saviors
Noun
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If all that wasn’t enough, 12 gold Arthurian knights have been positioned around the dial, acting as the Lady’s loyal protectors and hour markers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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As outside interests seek to exploit the Kiamichi River in southeastern Oklahoma, a group of Indigenous water protectors, community leaders, and activists come together to preserve their home.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Kaliakmanis had two keepers for TDs against the Hawkeyes.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Parents and guardians should check their state’s board of education website for additional details before gifting.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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“Saviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saviors. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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