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as in innocents
an innocent or gentle person
would like to think that her child is a perfect angel
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as in forerunners
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 donors
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 angels
As the rest of the girls hang out obliviously by the hot tub, randomly dressed up as angels, Lara and Tzarina rally around Harry in a ridiculous way.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Drawing inspiration from Hebrew texts and whatever shrooms grew on the island, John ramped up Daniel’s visions to include angels with feet of fire, the Whore of Babylon, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and a hundred and forty-four thousand virgins (or parthenoi), most likely male.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
The pardon power is not just for people who are angels or people who are perfect.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
All my heart goes out to my beautiful, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who jumped to my aid and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on the icy asphalt New Years morning.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
From models having a laugh at Isabel Marant, to Stella McCartney reading the latest issue of the Stella Times, to the angels at Rick Owens—these are some of the best behind-the-scenes moments of 2024.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Crowds, angels, friends, and family who do not control.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Drawing inspiration from Hebrew texts and whatever shrooms grew on the island, John ramped up Daniel’s visions to include angels with feet of fire, the Whore of Babylon, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and a hundred and forty-four thousand virgins (or parthenoi), most likely male.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
The pardon power is not just for people who are angels or people who are perfect.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
All my heart goes out to my beautiful, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who jumped to my aid and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on the icy asphalt New Years morning.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
From models having a laugh at Isabel Marant, to Stella McCartney reading the latest issue of the Stella Times, to the angels at Rick Owens—these are some of the best behind-the-scenes moments of 2024.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Crowds, angels, friends, and family who do not control.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angels
Noun
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Nearly 1,130 donors, including 875 donors in New York City, gave to her campaign in just five days, according to the campaign.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By opening her hogan to visitors, Yazzie hopes to introduce people to the Navajo lifestyle, which traditionally involves herding sheep, weaving rugs, growing crops, and silversmithing.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some hold the skulls of wild sheep, but one specific burial has the breastbone, a great bustard with cut marks.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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And the grants for the governor's program are restricted to helping 4-year-olds, which would exclude many of ECI's benefactors.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Others, operating at considerable losses covered only by their benefactors, have occasionally risked going the same way.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition to snoring, other symptoms of sleep apnea can include bruxism (teeth clenching), neck pain, anxiety, and daytime drowsiness.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Angels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angels. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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