patron saint

noun

Definition of patron saintnext
as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of patron saint After arriving by train in Cardiff, the royal couple made their way to Pontypridd, about 12 miles northwest, for a visit ahead of St. David’s Day, which celebrates the patron saint of Wales on March 1. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025 Some believe the holiday takes place in February to honor the anniversary of the death of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers, according to Britannica. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Men from the houses eventually adopted a parallel tradition in honor of St. Nicholas, another patron saint of many, including those looking to wed, who once purportedly paid the dowries for three unmarried sisters by secretly tossing gold into their father’s home. — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 The royal attended the Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devote, which honors the patron saint of The Principality Of Monaco and France’s Mediterranean Corsica island. — Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patron saint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron saint
  1. model
  2. idea
  3. example
  4. incarnation
  5. ideal
Noun
  • Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.
    — Gemma Allen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Kendall Jenner has crafted a simple and refined off-duty model style, looking often to The Row for individual pieces and accessories, and finding her rhythm in both high-low moments and more ladylike looks.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of model
Noun
  • The first myth is that innovation hinges on a single monumental idea.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The basic idea goes back to the 1960s, when Disney started pumping smells into its theme parks, even patenting its own odor-making machine, the Smellitzer.
    — Susan Campos, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of idea
Noun
  • Canada, for example, has announced billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • For example, in the town of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, the eclipse starts before sunrise, at 5:57 a.m. local time.
    — Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of example
Noun
  • That figure is more than in the previous incarnation.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • My favorite story in the book is about the contemporary Chicago incarnation (which gets addressed briefly, as an addendum to the traveling festival).
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of incarnation
Noun
  • With her hair slicked back, fresh, glassy cheeks were the ideal plus one.
    — Akili King, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The big picture: The 1920s brought a redefinition in women's roles and ideals, from social mores to fashion.
    — Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of ideal

Browse Nearby Words

patrons
patron saint
patron saints
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Patron saint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron%20saint. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on patron saint

Nglish: Translation of patron saint for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about patron saint

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Words You Always Have to Look Up

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

More Words with Remarkable Origins

Terroir, Oenophile, & Magnum: Ten Words About Wine

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
burrowing owl athene cunicularia tilts its head outside its burrow on marco island florida
Guess the Curious Origins of These Everyday Words Oh, that’s where that comes from…
See All