saint

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Recent Examples of saint Witness By Whittaker Chambers Life So Far, by Betty Friedan Humans have a deep longing to canonize political heroes as saints. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024 The saint who transformed St. Philip’s College On a recent visit, Veracruz-style snapper was the centerpiece. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 According to Aikawa, saints wear clothing in shades of orange. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 Phoenix Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop John Dolan this week announced a seven-year evangelization plan honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe in the leadup to the 500th anniversary of the saint’s first apparition. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saint 
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Noun
  • The thesis addressed how oral storytelling on La Llorona floated between depictions of her as either a virgin or a harlot and the impacts these characterizations in movies had on Latina identity.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Gina Rodriguez stars as Jane Villanueva, a religious, 23-year-old virgin who somehow becomes pregnant.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There are also works exclusive to L.A., like a gold medallion adorned with a cherub.
    Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The painstaking Pletcher was up to that task, putting the colt into a nearly 90-day layoff/back-to-school course of works, no racing, largely at Saratoga.
    Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The colt isn’t getting the respect the Santa Anita Derby winner normally gets and is listed at 20-1 on the morning line.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024

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“Saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saint. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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