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
Artificial intelligence was supposed to be the stock market’s guardian angel, but this past week, investors were grappling with the possibility that it has become Frankenstein’s monster.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
What’s it like to be the guardian angel of people who text while driving?
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
"They sent me a guardian angel that day," he said.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
Irene thinks of herself as a guardian angel with metallic wings.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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