as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Recent Examples of patron saint
Lively became mostly famous for, well, being Blake Lively: tall, slender, beautiful, and suspiciously perfect — a patron saint for the Instagram age.
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
The patron saint of the internet never so much as held an iPhone.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was a notable exception, choosing not the name of a former pope but that of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric and patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
One of the co-founders of ICAN, Wright adds that Pope Francis’ role as a virtual patron saint of the movement to ban nuclear bombs should be recognized into the future with a special kind of homage.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
The patron saint of the internet never so much as held an iPhone.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was a notable exception, choosing not the name of a former pope but that of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric and patron saint of animals and the environment.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
One of the co-founders of ICAN, Wright adds that Pope Francis’ role as a virtual patron saint of the movement to ban nuclear bombs should be recognized into the future with a special kind of homage.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
Noun
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The Double Shot made our reviewer's hair nice and smooth while giving it volume, and managed to give less frizz than other models.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Map migration priorities to outcomes such as accelerating innovation, enabling real-time analytics or supporting new digital business models.—
Chetan Mathur,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Wondering why watering in the middle of the day isn't a good idea?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Miloš had a wacky idea about Burt Reynolds for a while.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In Gary, for example, the zoning code formerly required all homes to be built on lots a minimum of 50 feet wide.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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For example, a set of blue chairs at the far end of a rectangular garden will make the space feel larger than a set of red chairs in the same place.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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This New Balance sneaker earns top marks because its cushioned base and rubber sole are designed to cradle each step — ideal for seniors or those with foot pain.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Vitale Barberis Canonico presented the Intrepid Super 150’s fabric ideal for business suits.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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