variants
or saviour
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
Could Jimmy Carter, of all people, be the savior of the shuttle?
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
First off, the in-suite check-in is a savior for families after a long travel day.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
His savior is Taka (voiced, as a cub, by Theo Somolu), a high-spirited prince who saves him from a pair of hungry alligators.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Those who trusted in Williams emerging as the team’s savior needed it.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
First off, the in-suite check-in is a savior for families after a long travel day.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
His savior is Taka (voiced, as a cub, by Theo Somolu), a high-spirited prince who saves him from a pair of hungry alligators.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Those who trusted in Williams emerging as the team’s savior needed it.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for savior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior
Noun
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Jackets count on van Riemsdyk to be a puck protector down low and a net-front presence, especially on the power play.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This suspicion and other nagging uncertainties about the New South’s redeemer lingered in the minds of traveling reporters throughout the 1976 presidential campaign.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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This victory would further magnify the prime minister’s aura, enhancing his image as India’s redeemer.—
Ramachandra Guha,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2024
Noun
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.—
Dave Birkett,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.—
Jason Frakes,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Savior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savior. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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