as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Recent Examples of patron saint
This coincided with the rise of Trump, the man-victim’s patron saint.
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Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
In one fist, the domestic helper holds a small figurine of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Antipolo, the patron saint of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Mexican Catholics believe in the Virgin de Guadalupe, who is the patron saint of Mexico and celebrated as our Mother.
—William A. Virchis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The resort's name is derived from Barbara (the patron saint of Santa Barbara) and Anacapa Island.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
In one fist, the domestic helper holds a small figurine of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Antipolo, the patron saint of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Mexican Catholics believe in the Virgin de Guadalupe, who is the patron saint of Mexico and celebrated as our Mother.
—William A. Virchis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The resort's name is derived from Barbara (the patron saint of Santa Barbara) and Anacapa Island.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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But Bregman turns 32 in March, and data models rarely endorse the idea of long-term contracts at that age.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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If accurate, that means the base model will have a bigger battery than the Plus option, despite being historically smaller.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pistoia, Italy Italy is always a great idea, especially for longer stays.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tom Williams—Getty Images Shortly before Trump called time on the negotiations on Saturday, some GOP Senators aired ideas for alternative ways to advance Trump’s nominees.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
3 Aug. 2025
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For example, fructose (fruit sugar) is converted to glucose in the liver, and so is galactose (a component of milk sugar).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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For example, the Bay View Neighborhood Association supports residents through advocacy and community improvements.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The two previous incarnations found a tepid response from audiences, with diminishing returns.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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These bands have continued even as the surviving members of the Dead regrouped in a series of different incarnations, most recently as Dead & Company, now down to two original members — Bob Weir and Mickey Hart — alongside guitarist John Mayer and other musicians.—
Matt Sebastian,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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Chef-owner Niven Patel’s innovative fusion sit-down in Wynwood (and Michelin Bib Gourmand) has a ghost pepper-cheddar naan ideal for mopping up every saucy dish on its $45 Miami Spice menu.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Advertisement This god is not just a spiritual ideal but a symbol of ultimate power and control.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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