as in guardians
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 angels
These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Two guardian angels emerged – in the form of nuns.
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Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights, you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
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Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights; you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
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Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
But the author leaned upon another literary tradition, that of Latin American magical realism, in his tale of how a civil war in heaven was pulling guardian angels from their duties and plunging New York City into unrecognizable chaos.
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Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
10 Oct. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Two guardian angels emerged – in the form of nuns.
—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights, you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
Pay careful attention to insights; you’re plugged in to your guardian angels now.
—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
But the author leaned upon another literary tradition, that of Latin American magical realism, in his tale of how a civil war in heaven was pulling guardian angels from their duties and plunging New York City into unrecognizable chaos.
—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
10 Oct. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian angels
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 a year.
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Williams has never lacked interpreters, custodians, handlers, or rescuers with pruning shears.
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Some custodians give checkbooks to IRA owners.
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Galarza sent a cross to Enciso, who was unmarked by Germany's defenders and easily headed it past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
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The ringleader is Virgil van Dijk, one of the best defenders of his generation with Liverpool, who has captained the Oranje for a national record 72 appearances and represented the Dutch national team for a decade.
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Defense The primary reason the Lakers likely chose Kessler over offering a max deal to Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren is that Kessler is one of the NBA’s best rim protectors.
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Krypto is one of the protectors of the universe, like Sagittarius, which is why the Superdog is one of the most interesting stars of the movie.
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Upon leaving the White House in March 1909, Roosevelt presented the canvas to his chief disbursing officer, Crook, who had served as one of Lincoln's personal bodyguards during the final year of his life.
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Members of the Jalisco cartel have been charged with orchestrating the attack and several of Manzo’s bodyguards were arrested for possible participation.
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“Guardian angels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian%20angels. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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