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as in innocent
an innocent or gentle person
would like to think that her child is a perfect angel
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as in herald
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
looking forward to seeing those red-breasted angels of the spring—robins
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as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
over the years the industrialist frequently served as the symphony orchestra's anonymous angel
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Recent Examples of angel
Joanna was an angel, Brandon Shoulder said, and people who met her fell in love with her.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Dmitrii Khasanov is an angel investor, digital marketing expert and founder of Arrow Stars.
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Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
So a crew of angels and one unruly human are on a mission to rescue every Black person and bring them to heaven.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 June 2026
To be clear, that’s a long time for a rum to age in a tropical climate, as the interaction between wood and spirit is intensified by the heat and humidity (the angel’s share ranges between 6 and 15 percent annually, according to a rep for the brand).
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Dmitrii Khasanov is an angel investor, digital marketing expert and founder of Arrow Stars.
—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
So a crew of angels and one unruly human are on a mission to rescue every Black person and bring them to heaven.
—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 June 2026
To be clear, that’s a long time for a rum to age in a tropical climate, as the interaction between wood and spirit is intensified by the heat and humidity (the angel’s share ranges between 6 and 15 percent annually, according to a rep for the brand).
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angel
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Over 5,000 deaths, most of them for innocents not driving trucks, in 2023 alone.
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.
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The heralds operate like independent contractors, with their own caseloads.
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The series serves as an origin story for how Norrin Radd (voiced by Paul Essiembre) becomes the herald of Galactus (James Blendick), then breaks free from the clutches of the Devourer of Worlds to surf around the galaxy and help others.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.
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First, the animals whose skins would become parchment—typically sheep or calves—had to be slaughtered; a complete bible required the skins of around five hundred sheep.
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The current owner’s father, Olcott Smith, a prominent Connecticut business leader, bought the land from one Everett Whiting, a sheep farmer whose own family roots here trace back to the 1600s.
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Indirect talks concluded last week without any sign of meaningful progress toward a lasting peace agreement.
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Neptune goes retrograde in your sign today, and false confidence starts to dissipate!
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
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Those resolutions are considered a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
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Feeding peanuts to the fans evolved, but the early days, whether for the precursor to Aramark or the work of Stevens, were all about a few simple items.
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The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story.
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The group, which includes Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen, is becoming a forerunner in the promising progress of a new type of vehicle battery.
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“Angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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