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
Presidential fallibility Even the greatest American presidents have not seen themselves as American saviors.
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Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Mets owner Steve Cohen was hailed as a savior.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This might explain why so much early coverage hailed the young Boss as a savior.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Mets owner Steve Cohen was hailed as a savior.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This might explain why so much early coverage hailed the young Boss as a savior.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for savior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Thanks to their historic ability to maintain value and even rise in price when market conditions deteriorate, both metals are considered worthwhile for those looking for a portfolio protector.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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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
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God took the lowly form of man not only to be more relatable to us, but to save sinners, like me, who have no eternal redeemer.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
25 Dec. 2025
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Walt Simpson / Business Wire via AP The survivors had no way to communicate or call for help — but fortunately their emergency locator transmitter beacon led rescuers to the scene, Piowaty said.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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In the clip, the startled pup wags its tail and stands with the help of rescuers after it's pulled to safety.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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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
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The biblical prophet Isaiah foretold the advent of the deliverer of peace.—
Beth Schaefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With inflation surging for the second month in a row and now sitting at its highest level in three years, savers may understandably be looking to protect as much of their money as possible.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This recipe calls for budget-friendly chicken thighs, which is a great cost saver.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Baseman said the nearly 21-year-old character, named after his childhood crush, is an all-knowing keeper of secrets and represents acceptance.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Lloris entered with eight shutouts through his first 10 starts, posting three more clean sheets than any other keeper in the league.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Tari Eason is an excellent defender who plays with a ton of energy and can be dangerous when his shot is falling.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On most plays, Division III defenders couldn’t even stay close.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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