tutelary
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Even the warning that a concert is about to begin isn’t the usual docile bells, but a spreading roar of electronics from “Répons” by Pierre Boulez, a tutelary spirit here for decades.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022
In an ideal world, our entertainment would not have to be tutelary, would not need to “set a good example.”
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2019
Having no children of his own, Guadagnino has fallen into a tutelary role toward the young people in his life.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 8, 2018
I leave the last word to The Review Show's tutelary spirit, Tom Paulin.
From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2013
Every heathen city was placed under the protection of some particular deity, called its tutelary god; whose temple or statue was set up before the city gate.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
Vocabulary lists containing tutelary
"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 33
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Challenge, List 8
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