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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Gone is the insurance of daunting rim protectors like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hang your pans or stack them with protectors or dish towels in between.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The zoo posted on Facebook Friday night that its keepers are seeking name suggestions, with people flooding the comment section with ideas.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Parents or guardians were also allowed to suggest alternate titles.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The exemption for caring for a dependent child now applies only to parents or guardians of children under 14, reduced from under 18.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blast triggered secondary explosions that forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning site.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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For the rescuers on the Geo Barents, this work was exhausting, traumatizing — and inspiring.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
8 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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