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keepers

NOUN

guardian

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attendant caretaker curator custodian defender

STRONG

archivist conservator guard jailer lookout overseer protector sentinel sentry steward superintendent supervisor warden

Example Sentences

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Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

They played crosses into this area, only three or four yards out, while preventing keepers from being able to claim the ball.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“They were the keepers of wisdom and culture,” Silber said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

"Luckily the keepers here are incredibly diligent, so they are noticing the subtle changes in an animal."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The safety of the keepers is constantly menaced.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover