saintly

Example Sentences

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Everyone at Celtic is reluctant to compare any mere mortal to Henrik Larsson, a saintly figure of the club's past.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But despite mom’s self-serving machinations and to her infinite surprise, Mary, saintly and wise, starts to prove herself irresistible to men.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Or as close to saintly as anything involving tar sands can get.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

Similarly, after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, the “Notorious RBG” meme ecosystem instantly expanded to include digital portraits and merchandise that cast her as a saintly defender of justice.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

This Mr. Dreher has already been a great nuisance to Father, and I’ve always admired the saintly patience with which he handled this pathetic old man on the phone.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank