as in guardian
someone that protects
his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals
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Recent Examples of guardian angel
These are not guardian angels, but spirits who have been alive on Earth and want to help those still here.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Outside the window there is Lucky — the perfect Katt Williams — a homeless guy who acts as a sort of guardian angel for our heroines.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The shoulder-pad wearing guardian angels of the 1980s were on my side; that, or the recipe was really foolproof.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
Outside the window there is Lucky — the perfect Katt Williams — a homeless guy who acts as a sort of guardian angel for our heroines.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Unproblematic fave Keanu Reeves stars as a guardian angel who loses his wings after his plan to magically prove that money can’t buy happiness spectacularly backfires.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The shoulder-pad wearing guardian angels of the 1980s were on my side; that, or the recipe was really foolproof.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
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In her big-screen debut opposite Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, Myers ventures into the Overworld as Natalie, a savvy young adult who has just become the legal guardian of her little brother, Henry (Sebastian Hansen), after their mother’s death.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Users can report offensive content, and for players under 16 years of age, a parent or guardian must first enable the feature using Nintendo’s parental controls app.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
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In recent months, budget adjustments have been made to correctly calculate the salaries of classified employees, who are the district’s support staff such as custodians, cafeteria workers and librarians, Long said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Yaya’s defenders argue that she, and others recently evicted from Taiwan, are being selectively prosecuted.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old has started in 74 games this season and become a rugged on-ball defender in his first season.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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You’re still seen as this boom-bap protector figure.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, the 202-pounder with 4.43 speed could become a devastating passing-down back — he’s considered the best pass protector among running backs — and a read-option monster with Daniels.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, in the exchange of gunfire, Chelsea was shot by one of the bodyguards and died.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Then a firefight ensues with Jim’s bodyguards, that ends with two of the bodyguards dead and Chelsea and Rick shot.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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