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savior

[seyv-yer] / ˈseɪv yər /


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A teenager insecure in their academics, social standing, or identity might see A.I. writing as a savior, a way to avoid unwanted labor and protect themselves against their perceived shortcomings.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

To a bratty teen named Sarah Williams, one of Jennifer Connelly’s earliest roles, he is a twisted kind of savior.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Moving the Notre Dame game to the beginning of the season seems fair to everyone, even if Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua seems insistent on keeping USC as their season savior.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Our literature and other traditions tell us we have longed for but also feared a secular savior powerful enough to put these fears at bay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

For, having interfered with a course of events, the savior could not escape his responsibility.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck