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 last thing the Giants and their new savior coach John Harbaugh need is a divided locker room.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The Sabres drafted Eichel to be the franchise’s savior, got a few good seasons from him, saw the relationship crumble and then traded him to the Golden Knights for a decent but hardly breathtaking return.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Our need to meditate upon Lincoln as a savior and a saint—especially in times as rotten as the present—gives us a motivation, perhaps subconscious, to vilify Mary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
But tap the brakes on any savior talk.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The Sabres drafted Eichel to be the franchise’s savior, got a few good seasons from him, saw the relationship crumble and then traded him to the Golden Knights for a decent but hardly breathtaking return.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Our need to meditate upon Lincoln as a savior and a saint—especially in times as rotten as the present—gives us a motivation, perhaps subconscious, to vilify Mary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
But tap the brakes on any savior talk.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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Matthew, the calm, analytical protector, works as a paralegal in Virginia.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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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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These tax-advantaged accounts can be opened by an individual who is disabled or their authorized representative — for example, a parent, legal guardian, or agent named in their power of attorney.—
Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Beyond tool selection, the FDE is the new guardian of computational economics.—
Shammy Narayanan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In pitch-black tunnels in a remote mine in central Laos, rescuers are risking their lives to save seven miners who have been trapped for a week.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
27 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
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More workers are pulling money from their 401(k)s However, more savers also tapped their accounts to free up cash during this time, which experts say is a sign of underlying financial strain.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Unlike traditional advisory platforms, which often require multiple consultations before presenting usable options, RetireWizard provides meaningful data upfront — putting the saver in the driver's seat from the very first interaction.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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De Zerbi was forced to play ‘keeper Antonin Kinsky in his first match after Vicario underwent hernia surgery at the start of the March international break.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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From the back, the shoe’s slim ankle strap loops through a keeper and fastens with matching gold-tone hardware, while the glossy black footbed keeps the sandal in one continuous finish from the square toe to the heel.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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For most of his 17-year professional career, Ream has forged a reputation as a solid defender, many times as a center back, for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, the Bolton Wanderers and Fulham FC in England.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Playing all the way out of the back, defender Alex Freeman weighted a perfect pass to Pepi across the halfway line and the striker charged forward, drawing the Senegalese defense once again.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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