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savior

[seyv-yer] / ˈseɪv yər /


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Although called a “Pietà,” it was not a depiction of Christ mourned by his intimates, but rather a “Man of Sorrows”—the dead Savior, half-length, with youthful angels—a timeless image designed for contemplation and meditation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

“The state of war affects everything, including the mood. The real celebration of Christmas will be after the victory, but as the Savior was born, so will be our victory,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

It also appears to have some runic letters, which the team speculated might stand for “Christ the Savior conquers.”

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023

In the since-deleted piece entitled FTX's SBF Has a Savior Complex, and Maybe You Should Too, author Adam Fisher described Bankman-Fried's efforts to maximise his wealth in order to maximise his impact on the world.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

The women, played by Angelina, Marguerite, and Isabel, lament the death of their Savior, moving their hands in small and eloquent arcs as they sing.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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