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
The storyline, along with the role of savior played by wrestler Sting, helped fuel the company to its hottest period.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Breathable, cooling sheets can be a savior for hot sleepers, not only during summer but for year-round use, too.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 July 2025
This is her new principal, Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), who refers to Wednesday as the savior of Nevermore, a comment connected to her heroic deeds in Season 1.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2025
These skin saviors typically cost $15 for a three-pack but are down to only $10 through July 11, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Breathable, cooling sheets can be a savior for hot sleepers, not only during summer but for year-round use, too.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 July 2025
This is her new principal, Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), who refers to Wednesday as the savior of Nevermore, a comment connected to her heroic deeds in Season 1.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2025
These skin saviors typically cost $15 for a three-pack but are down to only $10 through July 11, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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After Dobbins, Badie might be Denver’s best pass protector.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Strip off all bedding and mattress protectors to be washed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Younger children must be registered by a parent or guardian and re-register upon turning 14.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Thomas is now representing Kevin Hunter, who takes issue with no longer being paid severance from his divorce, in a lawsuit that looks to replace Morrissey as Williams’ guardian and a court order mandating a reassessment of money owed to him.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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