guardian angel
Americannoun
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an angel believed to protect a particular person, as from danger or error.
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a person who looks after or is concerned with the welfare of another.
Etymology
Origin of guardian angel
First recorded in 1625–35
Example Sentences
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Our twisted version of a capitalist guardian angel, patron saint of spandex in a cropped matching set.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Buss's daughter, current Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, called him "a guardian angel for this franchise" and "the epitome of an era."
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
What’s it like to be the guardian angel of people who text while driving?
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
The carvings appear to have their own guardian angel.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024
He called his officer his guardian angel, and eventually married her.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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