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
Mexican Catholics believe in the Virgin de Guadalupe, who is the patron saint of Mexico and celebrated as our Mother.
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William A. Virchis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The resort's name is derived from Barbara (the patron saint of Santa Barbara) and Anacapa Island.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
The contrast between Ireland’s two patron saints is striking.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Lively became mostly famous for, well, being Blake Lively: tall, slender, beautiful, and suspiciously perfect — a patron saint for the Instagram age.
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
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William A. Virchis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The resort's name is derived from Barbara (the patron saint of Santa Barbara) and Anacapa Island.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
The contrast between Ireland’s two patron saints is striking.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Lively became mostly famous for, well, being Blake Lively: tall, slender, beautiful, and suspiciously perfect — a patron saint for the Instagram age.
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Rae’s grandiose style was designed by hair artist Lucas Wilson, whose client list includes models Gabbriette and Emily Ratajkowski.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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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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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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We’re told, for example, that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has at various times stationed at least five people there, including an assistant special agent in charge and two drone operators.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The Pistols never rose out of the clubs during their original incarnation and lived off near-starvation wages doled out to them every week by McLaren.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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In one incarnation, this is a tall, pivoting indoor fan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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