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 How To Use AirTags for Tracking Luggage Here is how to make this tip your own travel savior. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 By the time Cameron came up with the idea for The Terminator — about a robot assassin sent back in time to kill the mother of humanity’s unborn savior — Wisher was growing more interested in screenwriting. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 That’s why the Yankees cannot just rely on Lombard to be a savior. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Blind side protector of Jayden Daniels could miss large part of season after suffering a torn triceps plus other takeaways from Week 2 of training camp.

— Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 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 confederations are presenting themselves not as rivals attempting to weaken FIFA, but as guardians of a collective system.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Donors should bring a photo ID and must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

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

That point was in doubt late as Bay defender Aldana Cometti’s hand hit the ball on a Tessa Dellarose shot in stoppage time, but it was not ruled a handball upon quick review and Bay didn’t have to face a penalty kick.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026