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 Langley has a Flock-savior complex of sorts, and the cofounders’ superpowers become clear just a few minutes in. — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 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 Outrage on social media did not cease until, miraculously, a savior came through years later in the form of Ketchup Entertainment, an upstart distributor that paid $50 million for the rights last year. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 There are even questions over whether Mistral wants to be cast as Europe’s sovereign AI savior. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

Precious Sam The 7-foot center originally from Ghana began playing basketball only six years ago and is the classic rim protector that has anchored SDSU’s defense.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 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

Modern electric door handles can fail in a crash if the electrical system is disabled, and mechanical backups are often hidden or complex, hindering escape for occupants or rescuers.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Torres, the volunteer rescuer, acknowledges that moving forward has not been easy.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 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

In turn, there are lots of opportunities for savers to maximize the returns on their money.

— Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of saver

Noun

On the Duke’s side, Joely Richardson is back as Eddie’s mother Lady Sabrina, Daniel Ings as disinherited older brother Freddy, Jasmine Blackborow as sister Charly and Vinnie Jones as Geoff, keeper of the grounds – and family secrets.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Morché is the first keeper in club history to record a clean sheet in her debut.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

Ryder Ajeto’s first touch in the box was deflected by a Florida defender, but Ajeto followed the ball and scored from eight yards to produce the final 3-1 margin.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Initially ruled a clean block in the 82nd minute, video review reversed the call and a handball was called on Angel City defender Sarah Gorden.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026