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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The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Healthcare workers become targets instead of protectors.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But rescuers caution that the remaining four men face an equally dangerous journey to safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Video from the mission showed rescuers squeeze through small, claustrophobic tunnels inside the cave.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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And, of course, the incompatibility will apply to retirement savers outside of the state programs as well.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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With inflation now at its highest point in three years, elevated interest rates on hold by the Federal Reserve for the foreseeable future and market uncertainty pronounced thanks to the war with Iran, many savers may understandably be looking for alternative ways to protect and grow their money.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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On the plus side, both were in attendance at Thursday’s practice, looking to again become top-tier defenders for the Bears in 2026.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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When defenders rely on recognition and attackers design artifacts to be single-use, the advantage shifts.—
Ken Ammon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The keepers of various indexes are going to machine gun SpaceX into their devices.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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