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
From religious roots to global celebrations, St. Patrick's Day continues to evolve, blending tradition with modern festivities while honoring Ireland's patron saint and rich cultural heritage.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Allegedly Castor and Pollux calmed the seas, and the Twins have been the patron saints of sailors ever since.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Your baby will share a name with the patron saint of Paris.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
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Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Police analysts can then comb through this data and attempt to identify a culprit, often using surveillance footage or witness testimony about a vehicle’s color, make, or model.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Another good idea before kicking off an exercise routine: For activities that involve spinal twisting and bending, talk with your physical therapist to get tips on proper form.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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The basic idea is to start with something large and compact it down for easy transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Southern California, for example, the 50501 spokesman says food drives are planned to support people who continue to struggle in the wake of the January wildfires as well as those who may be affected by the rising price of goods amid President Trump's tariffs.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can double as such, by picking up trash, for example, and otherwise looking out for the environment at the parks.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gina Joseph, who was chief strategy officer at VentureBeat and GamesBeat, now serves as CEO for the latter’s new incarnation, which is keeping the same name.—
Kaare Eriksen,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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On May 2, Venus will join Neptune in Aries, adding a dreamy, almost ethereal quality to your love life — try not to get swept up in ideals and fantasies.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For many, financial security is becoming more important than aligning every purchase with environmental ideals.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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