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
Presidential fallibility Even the greatest American presidents have not seen themselves as American saviors.
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Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.
—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
Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saviors
Noun
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Contemporary practices The tremendous power of women as peace advocates and protectors of communities continues today.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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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
Noun
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For example, the bill would require employees of private guardians to undergo criminal background checks every five years and get the education necessary for national certification.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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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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With nowhere to go, the baby hippo decided to remain at his mother's side until his rescuers stepped in.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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As the night progressed, the crew of rescuers became more organized.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 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
Noun
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Almost half of those cash savers — 46% — have most of that money in accounts that earn less than 3%, which currently trails the rate of inflation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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And remember that CDs charge savers an early withdrawal penalty for taking out their funds prematurely, which could be substantial on an account of this size.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Global Witness says at least 2,253 land and environmental defenders have been killed or disappeared globally between 2012 and 2024, with Latin America accounting for the vast majority of cases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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At times during the Sandy Brondello era, Johannes would flash her offensive firepower, but sometimes be a liability against opposing defenders.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Both keepers had one save in a scoreless first half.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Shera, a female African lion, died Thursday at the National Zoo in Washington after suffering a decline in mobility and being euthanized by keepers at the facility.—
Dana Hedgpeth,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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“Saviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saviors. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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