Thesaurus results for SAVIOUR

savior

noun

ˈsāv-yər

variants or saviour

Definition of savior

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 That’s why the Yankees cannot just rely on Lombard to be a savior. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The Spanx AirEssentials Half-Zip has been her savior on days when the air conditioner is working a little too well. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The former Manchester mayor has presented himself as Labour’s savior after many grim months of public polling showed his predecessor was suffering the lowest approval ratings of any British premier in history. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 White Southerners are victims, and the KKK is made up of virtuous saviors. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

Linn said dogs were often seen in the Bronze Age and mythology as protectors, often guarding the house.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Its traditional protector has been exposed as fickle and weak.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

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
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

Definition of redeemer

Noun

The collapse of the Quebec Bridge in 1907, which killed 75 ironworkers due to a calculation error and engineering inexperience, helped establish the professional engineer as a guardian of public safety.

— Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per child per year.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Cell phone ping helped guide rescuers The National Park Service assumed command of the search on July 22, adding helicopter and ground search teams.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 July 2026
While preparing thousands of meals for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, as well as for rescuers and relatives of those still missing, chef Olivier de Belleroche also listens to the stories of those who refuse to give up the search.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of rescuer

Noun

Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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

Definition of deliverer

Noun

Younger savers should avoid knee-jerk reactions to single reports, focusing instead on consistent contributions, portfolio diversification, and boosting earning potential.

— True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In that scenario, China’s long-suffering savers would be double losers.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of saver

Noun

Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored for Angel City (7-7-1) in the 80th minute when defender Sophia Mattice sent a long ball forward.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
The former clerk has also been a vocal defender of Kansas City’s new congressional district, which Republicans redrew last year.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026