variants
or saviours
as in protectors
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 saviors
By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
But these are the players the Mets have to work with right now, and there aren’t any saviors coming from the minor leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Crisp and Polished Linen ensembles can be saviors on warm days, and Quince has several crisp options to add to your workwear rotation this season.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
However, a company is looking to shift the image of drones in the battlefields from attackers to saviors.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Not as saviors, but first as survivors themselves and as accountable participants.
—Tarana Burke, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
Supplementing the procedure, Vargas used her brand’s skin care salves and saviors on my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026
Luckily the unsung saviors of security started breaking down boxes and handing them to concertgoers to fan themselves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Plus, check out more multi-use skin saviors below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
But these are the players the Mets have to work with right now, and there aren’t any saviors coming from the minor leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Crisp and Polished Linen ensembles can be saviors on warm days, and Quince has several crisp options to add to your workwear rotation this season.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
However, a company is looking to shift the image of drones in the battlefields from attackers to saviors.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Not as saviors, but first as survivors themselves and as accountable participants.
—Tarana Burke, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
Supplementing the procedure, Vargas used her brand’s skin care salves and saviors on my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026
Luckily the unsung saviors of security started breaking down boxes and handing them to concertgoers to fan themselves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Plus, check out more multi-use skin saviors below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saviors
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The Blue Jays added one of the best rim protectors in the Big East in former Providence center Oswin Erhunmwunse, as well as guards Wes Enis from USF, BJ Davis from San Diego State and Kayden Edwards from TCU.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Investigators urged parents and guardians to speak with their children about any interactions with Willer and to contact law enforcement with information.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Her body was pulled from the rubble hours later when rescuers were able to reach the scene.—
Bassam Hatoum,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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In early April rescuers called off the effort to save the creature, which had repeatedly become stuck on sandbanks and seemed in bad physical shape.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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With the water at the low levels, the water authority is unable to use its $200 million hydroelectric Cielo pump station that deliverers renewable energy to 26,000 homes and transfers low-cost water to the Olivenhain Reservoir and SFID’s RE Badger Filtration plant.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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No matter which laws eventually come to pass, the key for retirement savers is to consistently add to your portfolio over time, says Look.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The bottom line For savers looking to maximize interest on $150,000 over six months or longer, a CD is likely the stronger choice right now — particularly the 6-month option.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Embiid’s aggressiveness early — along with Tyrese Maxey’s speed and ability to put defenders in bad positions — put the Knicks in unfavorable foul trouble early.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Brown was called for 10 offensive fouls — most of them push-offs against Philadelphia 76ers defenders — in the Celtics’ seven-game first-round series, which ended Saturday with a 109-100 loss at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Both keepers, Cleveland and Seattle counterpart Andrew Thomas, made some heart-stopping saves after halftime.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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An oil house and two keepers’ quarters (one is now a gift shop) were moved with it.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Saviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saviors. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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