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 Communism was, of course, a quasi-religion in its own right, and Seghers saw the need for saviors and martyrs. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Whether Gore is Hammer’s saviour after so long in the cinematic dungeons remains to be seen. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Already a rotation savior, the 10-year veteran now has a chance to shove the Braves into the next round. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Though originally designed for overnight use, plenty of fans swear by it as an all-day lip savior. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

Claxton is a true rim protector who can deter and affect shot-making around the rim.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Sultan-Epe is revered as a protector of seafarers and fishermen—a fitting association for a shrine overlooking the Caspian.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 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

That's because their potential guardians get detained themselves or are afraid or unable to complete the sponsorship process.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

In the Dnipro area, rescuers pulled a woman alive from the rubble Tuesday morning, after a Russian attack killed one person and wounded 17, local authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Once Anchovy Jack settled in one area, rescuers lured him into a humane trap.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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

Because the Fed has kept rates elevated, savers continue to benefit from relatively attractive yields on high-yield savings accounts and other deposit products.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Tax-free income in retirement is one of the most powerful tools available to today’s savers.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of saver

Noun

That ended a 144-minute scoreless streak for Angel City keeper Angelina Anderson.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, Texas State scored a touchdown on all three of its drives that ended in the quarter, including a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard keeper from Bobcats QB Brad Jackson.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

Segovia scooped a lofted pass into the penalty area for Messi, who reached it between two defenders but wasn’t in position to send a header goalbound.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Johnson’s 15-yard run in the third quarter, a play during which five Denver defenders had a shot, was a big moment in a touchdown drive.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026