saints
Pronunciation: [seɪnts]
Context: "religion"
(noun) saints are people who are recognized for their holiness and goodness in many religions. They are often considered special friends of God or role models for others.
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Saint Francis is known for his love of animals and nature.
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Not everyone believes that a person can become a saint just by doing good things.
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Who is your favorite saint and why?
Context: "sports"
(noun) in sports, especially in American football, 'Saints' refers to a professional football team based in New Orleans. They are known for their strong fan support and exciting games.
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The Saints won the championship game last year and made their fans very proud.
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Unfortunately, the Saints lost the match last weekend and their fans were quite disappointed.
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Did the Saints score a lot of points in their last game?
Context: "colloquial"
(noun) sometimes, people use the word 'saints' informally to describe someone who is very kind and patient, like 'She is such a saint for helping others all the time.'
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My grandma is a saint because she always takes care of everyone in the family.
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He is not a saint; he often gets angry when things don’t go his way.
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Doesn’t she seem like a saint with all the help she gives to those in need?