Thesaurus results for SAVIOR

savior

noun

ˈsāv-yər

variants or saviour

Definition of savior

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 Ole Miss grinds out a signature win The real savior, though, was the football. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Speaking of last October’s heroes, the biggest savior has also spent the summer in pain, Will Smith battling neck issues until recently returning to the lineup. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Draft picks and prospects have been sent away for a full decade, and there are no saviours walking the streets of Bakersfield (home of the AHL Condors, Edmonton’s top farm team) and waiting for a recall. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 All year long, they’ve been heatedly debated in online threads where some hail them as rock & roll saviors, and others raise doubts, in the manner of ultra-buzzy acts since time immemorial. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savior

Noun

Veteran David Quessenberry, a ninth-year pro who last started a game in 2023, will start in place of Jackson as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s blindside protector.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
For assets under custody, BNY acts as a protector with administrative responsibilities.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the redeemer’s sole responsibility.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
If a fintech partner touches stablecoins, require clarity on authorized redeemers, redemption cutoffs, intraday funding needs, liquidity backstops, and stress contingencies.

— Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of redeemer

Noun

Officials said that parents and guardians may want to consider requesting a free credit freeze for their children who are under 16 to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in the names of their children.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
ChatGPT is intended for users age 13 and older, and users under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian to use it, OpenAI said.

— Marc Levy, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Chalfont said in a Facebook post in September that the large adult male snapping turtle was admitted after rescuers found him being pelted with stones by kids.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The woman had pulled herself back up the creek bank by the time rescuers arrived, and she was escorted her back to her car, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rescuer

Noun

In response to questions, Deliveroo said this may be related to a change in which deliverers are paid based on distance traveled.

— Longreads, Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026
Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of deliverer

Noun

But Democrats believe that the individual stocks lack statutory authority and that the automatic enrollment could prevent savers with religious or other concerns with the stocks from opting out, House aides told Semafor.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Higher interest rates benefit savers but burden the less solvent with 20% credit card rates and expensive auto loans, and these are the consumers most likely to cut spending.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of saver

Noun

But on the next drive, his option keeper for a first down and block on Kenneth Walker’s touchdown run proved a strong response.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Jones flashed his decisiveness and speed on the ensuing play, gaining 14 yards on a quarterback keeper.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of keeper

Noun

At one point, Baugh had to leave the game when a Texas defender slammed him to the ground and knocked the wind out of him.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Suarez fought off an Atlanta defender to reach the ball in the box and flicked a lofted cross toward Berterame.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026