saint

Example Sentences

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Lyrical saint Nick Cave was more caustic — notoriously so — when he shared how he felt about these boys of California’s endless summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Pope Leo belongs to the Augustinian order of priests, named for the great saint from Roman Africa who is the father of the just-war tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

An image of the Catholic saint San Judas Tadeo on the floor of a building in the Cabañas La Loma complex in Tapalpa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Wales celebrates its patron saint every year on 1 March.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Anyway, either Bram is a saint, or he’s hardcore sucking up to Mom.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli