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 Draft picks and prospects have been sent away for a full decade, and there are no saviours walking the streets of Bakersfield (home of the AHL Condors, Edmonton’s top farm team) and waiting for a recall. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 All year long, they’ve been heatedly debated in online threads where some hail them as rock & roll saviors, and others raise doubts, in the manner of ultra-buzzy acts since time immemorial. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 As written by Nattiv and co-writer Noa Berman-Herzberg, Ricki is certainly not a savior, but her aims are also not wholly villainous. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 His career numbers – 24 touchdown passes against 22 interceptions – hardly scream program savior. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

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Noun

Of Miami’s seven third-and-long situations — seven-plus yards — the Dolphins utilized at least one extra protector on five of the plays, which didn’t help a winded front.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
The second a Verizon worker mentions adding a screen protector, my blood boils.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the redeemer’s sole responsibility.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of redeemer

Noun

Martinez and Jesse became her legal guardians, and Martinez communicated every day with Rachelle’s mother, Maddison, who is still in prison.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
In California, a parent or legal guardian can surrender a baby within 72 hours of birth — no questions asked — to ensure the child’s well-being, the department said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardian

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The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association, which is leading the search, said rescuers dug through snow on Mount Himlung to find eight bodies in tents at the base camp, where one person remains missing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Helicopters hovered over Mona Island and nearby areas on Tuesday as rescuers searched for the missing.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rescuer

Noun

In response to questions, Deliveroo said this may be related to a change in which deliverers are paid based on distance traveled.

— Longreads, Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of deliverer

Noun

Before the Saver’s Match takes effect, the saver’s credit remains available through the 2026 tax year for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Plus, its eye-saver mode and flicker-free technology help reduce strain during long hours of crunching data.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of saver

Noun

Kaminski was 33-of-48 passing for 381 yards for North Dakota (4-1), ranked seventh in the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision poll, and added 76 yards on 18 keepers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Ultimately, Jenkins capped the drive with a 4-yard keeper, putting UCF ahead 34-27 with 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

Assistant federal defender Stephen Ferrell, the attorney for Christa Pike, said in a Sunday interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union that his client remains unconscious and intubated in a Nashville hospital.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Quiñonez’s teammates regard her as an above-average, highly aggressive defender, but assertive defense and foul trouble are often synonymous in college basketball.

— Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

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