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 With the ability to line up at guard and tackle, Wallace could eventually emerge into a savior for the Dolphins’ offensive depth woes. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Israel’s unlikely savior is a Sephardic career soldier whose family paid the ultimate price in its recent wars. — Yossi Melman, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026 This led to massive profits and a financial windfall for McNerney, who left Boeing in 2015 as a company savior with a retirement package of close to $50 million. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 California’s newest grid savior California often generates an abundance of solar power during midday hours. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

The intervention underscores Russia’s new role as protector of military regimes across the Sahel, where Africa Corps has replaced Wagner and prioritizes keeping juntas in power over battling insurgent groups.

— Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Naturally, Dany, Pau, and Ale have become fierce protectors of this empire, working overtime for the sheer love of it.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 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 country has long had one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, now exacerbated by the Taliban’s ban on medical training for women and the requirement that women patients be accompanied to appointments by a male guardian.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Climbers who have not reached the summit by noon should turn back, the sheriff’s office said, giving themselves — and rescuers, if needed — enough daylight to get off the mountain.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Ten days after catastrophic floods, rescuers in Nepal pulled a Chinese worker and a woman alive from debris in separate incidents.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 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

Allison Rugila, associate Sound keeper with Save the Sound, said that the presence of dolphins in the Long Island Sound points to both an ecological success story and a potential warning about the impacts of climate change.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Fans were still filing in, braving 90-degree heat with novelty beer swords in hand, as Maiava moved USC methodically down the field, punching in a one-yard keeper for an early score.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins full-court pressed Herring because of his skill set and reputation as a stout run defender, which is a massive need for the 2026 team new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is putting together and Jeff Hafley’s responsible for coaching.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026