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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And after spending years appealing to Butcher’s better angels, Hughie ultimately serves as his mentor’s final restraint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For example, their 2013 “Tailored Mosaic” line, inspired by the golden mosaics in the Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily, featured garments adorned with angels, saints and Mary, as well as biblical figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

And if governors were angels, we wouldn’t need checks on power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

SINGAPORE—In a scene from Amazon’s biblical series “House of David,” human actors portray fallen angels and mortal women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

And soon, if the angels are gathered close, I will own cloud-white tennis shoes.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads