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cherub

[cher-uhb] / ˈtʃɛr əb /
NOUN
angel
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The wall painting is located in a chapel dedicated to Italy's last king, Umberto II, and shows the cherub holding a map of Italy.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

She pans down to show double sinks that feature a cherub motif.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

The moment we were alone, the guiltless cherub mutated into Cerberus, screaming and scratching at me.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

A cherub statue the Welnicks placed outside as a memorial to a child they lost to miscarriage looked down at the rubble.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

Like a tiny angel, a little cherub, sleeping after the wind had blown a lullaby into her little ears.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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