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as in innocents
an innocent or gentle person
would like to think that her child is a perfect angel
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as in forerunners
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
looking forward to seeing those red-breasted angels of the spring—robins
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as in donors
one that helps another with gifts or money
over the years the industrialist frequently served as the symphony orchestra's anonymous angel
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Recent Examples of angels
All my heart goes out to my beautiful, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who jumped to my aid and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on the icy asphalt New Years morning.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
From models having a laugh at Isabel Marant, to Stella McCartney reading the latest issue of the Stella Times, to the angels at Rick Owens—these are some of the best behind-the-scenes moments of 2024.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Crowds, angels, friends, and family who do not control.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Reade, who is mostly sympathetic to Satan, casts the rebel angels as revolutionary subjects.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Coming down to Earth in Book V to warn Adam of Satan’s plan, Raphael stays through Book VIII and recounts the war in Heaven, replete with Satan’s invention of cannon fire and the mountaintops that the armies of God flip upside down and hurl at the rebel angels.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
With a voice that summoned the angels, Callas was rarely given the autonomy to be her own person, but instead treated as vessel for the satisfaction of others.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
There's Mary and Joseph and an innkeeper, but there's also a whole chorus of angels, a barn of animals, and four babies playing baby Jesus on a rotation.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
From models having a laugh at Isabel Marant, to Stella McCartney reading the latest issue of the Stella Times, to the angels at Rick Owens—these are some of the best behind-the-scenes moments of 2024.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Crowds, angels, friends, and family who do not control.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Reade, who is mostly sympathetic to Satan, casts the rebel angels as revolutionary subjects.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Coming down to Earth in Book V to warn Adam of Satan’s plan, Raphael stays through Book VIII and recounts the war in Heaven, replete with Satan’s invention of cannon fire and the mountaintops that the armies of God flip upside down and hurl at the rebel angels.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
With a voice that summoned the angels, Callas was rarely given the autonomy to be her own person, but instead treated as vessel for the satisfaction of others.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angels
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This system was designed to empower small-dollar donors by matching the donations up to $250.Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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This already happened, as Mayor Adams used straw donors to benefit from New York City’s public financing program.Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Just as players in Catan must strategically optimize their use of sheep and cotton for long-term success, leaders must leverage technology and talent in the real world to drive better outcomes.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability is a key pillar of the Wool Excellence Club and members cannot mules their sheep.Patty Huntington, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Fleiss has a non-profit but also relies on generous benefactors to keep bird food and medicine in stock.Gillian Telling, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Three days before Christmas, those same benefactors indulge 5,000 needy kids to a day of entertainment.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms may include dry skin and fatigue.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Still, those who are in close contact with the infected person, as well as other workers at the worksite, are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered testing, antiviral prophylaxis and personal protective equipment.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Angels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angels. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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