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angel

[eyn-juhl] / ˈeɪn dʒəl /
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

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"She became an angel, and she flew away," said Mahmut, her uncle, his voice breaking.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Anna has an angel and a devil on each shoulder, neither of whom she listens to very much.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Partovi, an Iranian American who had previously been an entrepreneur and angel investor, founded Neo in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He was about to spend nine innings as — you guessed it — an angel in the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When I was finished, I laughed out loud, because I’d carved myself an angel without even knowing it!

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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