saviors

variants or saviours
Definition of saviorsnext
plural of savior
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 However, a company is looking to shift the image of drones in the battlefields from attackers to saviors. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 Supplementing the procedure, Vargas used her brand’s skin care salves and saviors on my face. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026 Luckily the unsung saviors of security started breaking down boxes and handing them to concertgoers to fan themselves. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Plus, check out more multi-use skin saviors below. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 In the past, saviors have occasionally materialized, but rarely how a broken party imagined them. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 If all the extra handwashing and dry weather is taking a toll on yours, too, keep scrolling to shop Dion’s go-to, some of our favorite hand creams, (including the Grown Alchemist one that's our top PEOPLE Tested pick), and more skin saviors for as little as $16. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 Plus, long-haul flight saviors like a luxurious sleep eye mask and ultra-comfy neck pillow each ring in under $20, making refreshing your travel kit, without blowing your budget, seamless. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026 In years past, former quarterbacks were treated more like dead batteries than organizational saviors. Dan Pompei, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saviors
Noun
  • Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
    Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • If one or both parents or guardians can't be present, additional documentation showing their consent is required.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.
    Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling the limp wolf from a ditch and placing it in a carrier, and the animal undergoing medical examinations at the zoo.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Daejeon officials released video showing rescuers retrieving the sedated wolf from a ditch and carefully placing him in a carrier — a moment of relief for the many people who had followed his story.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • With high-yield savings accounts offering similar returns, albeit with less predictability, savers should weigh both options carefully.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Consult your broker or retirement plan administrator Many online brokerages and 401(k) administrators, including Fidelity, Vanguard and Charles Schwab, offer free or low-cost help for investors and retirement savers.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Along the way, Johnson will be seen sheltering in an under-siege eight-story flat during a missile strike, and will join mobile gun teams and Kyiv’s volunteer air defenders for a freezing night shift protecting the capital from Russian drone attacks.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In the 11th minute, SDFC threatened to take a 2-0 lead when Valakari split a pair of Minnesota defenders before blasting a low attempt from the top of the box.
    Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The infant's mother, Jindou, delivered her baby in front of a handful of keepers and visitors who were lucky enough to witness the milestone.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Then the scenario shifts to a more straightforward sprint through on goal, with the alternating keepers instructed to be aggressive rushing off their line.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Saviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saviors. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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