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
As the story progresses, additional guardian angels appear to take care of other characters.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 June 2025
In 1993, Klemperer reprised the role of Klink in an episode of The Simpsons as Homer's guardian angel and spirit guide in the episode ‘The Last Temptation of Homer.'
Klemperer was the father of two children, Mark and Erika, with his second wife, Susan Dempsay.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 8 June 2025
But in conversation with Variety, Goldsmith-Thomas speaks with deep emotion about overcoming her insecurities and taking advice from multi-hyphenates like Lopez and guardian angels past like Nora Ephron.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 May 2025
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The girl’s father thanked Smith for saving her, and referred to Smith as a guardian angel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 June 2025
In 1993, Klemperer reprised the role of Klink in an episode of The Simpsons as Homer's guardian angel and spirit guide in the episode ‘The Last Temptation of Homer.'
Klemperer was the father of two children, Mark and Erika, with his second wife, Susan Dempsay.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 8 June 2025
But in conversation with Variety, Goldsmith-Thomas speaks with deep emotion about overcoming her insecurities and taking advice from multi-hyphenates like Lopez and guardian angels past like Nora Ephron.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 May 2025
Related Stories Dad of 4 Dies After Getting Caught in Rip Current Trying to Save Son
Rip Currents: Everything to Know and How to Stay Safe
The girl’s father thanked Smith for saving her, and referred to Smith as a guardian angel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angel
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All have since been discharged and their parents and guardians have been contacted by officers, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Anyone with information that can help identify and locate the infant’s parents or guardians can contact the department or submit an anonymous tip by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by visiting crimeline.org, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There could be a permanent exit for a City academy defender further along in his development.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Campbell managed to drive edge defenders back during run-heavy stretches of 11-on-11s and started all of those periods.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
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Youth learn firsthand from Klamath river protectors During the kayak journey's ending ceremony at Requa and a celebration the next day in Klamath, the young paddlers learned about how the Klamath River restoration process began.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Leading the list of coming innovations are AI serving as protectors, professors, and partners.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Hours later, her bodyguard found her body in bed and called emergency services, who pronounced Winehouse dead around 4 p.m. local time.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Chief among them: Gene Deal, Combs’ former bodyguard.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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“Guardian angel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angel. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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