angels

NOUN

attendant of god

Synonyms

STRONG

archangel cherub guardian seraph spirit sprite

WEAK

God's messenger celestial being divine messenger heavenly being holy being spiritual being supernatural being

Antonyms

WEAK

demon devil fiend

NOUN

sweet, kind person

Synonyms

STRONG

beauty darling dear dream gem ideal jewel paragon saint treasure

Antonyms

WEAK

demon devil fiend

Example Sentences

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After all, Vance had really just wanted to highlight religion, it would have made a little more sense to portray mysterious flying objects as angels, not demons.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Little is known about the saint who, according to legend, was born on a clifftop in Pembrokeshire during a violent storm, after angels foretold his birth to St Patrick 30 years prior.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The score is a comical barrage of harp strums, as if heaven’s angels have gotten good and drunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Thank God, He put angels in my path.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

And now here I am, sitting in the church, staring at the white spot on my left foot while the minister talks about God and heaven and angels.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish