Synonyms for saint

Synonyms for (noun) saint

Synonyms: ideal, paragon, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, saint, apotheosis

Definition: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

Similar words: model, role model

Definition: someone worthy of imitation

Usage: every child needs a role model


Synonyms: saint, angel, holy man, holy person

Definition: person of exceptional holiness

Similar words: good person

Definition: a person who is good to other people


Synonyms: saint

Definition: a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

Similar words: deity, divinity, immortal, god

Definition: any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force


Synonyms for (verb) saint

Synonyms: canonise, canonize, saint

Definition: declare (a dead person) to be a saint

Usage: After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized

Similar words: hold, declare, adjudge

Definition: declare to be

Usage: She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent


Synonyms: saint, enshrine

Definition: hold sacred

Similar words: revere, reverence, fear, venerate

Definition: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Usage: Fear God as your father; We venerate genius


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