lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər 
1
: one trained to save lives of drowning persons
2
: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need
Examples of lifesaver in a Sentence
a surgical procedure that has been a lifesaver for many people
This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing.
Frozen dinners can be lifesavers for busy parents.
Thanks so much for offering to help. You're a real lifesaver!
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Supervisor Steven Shea, a former member of the parks committee, reminded supervisors that a sale would not be a lifesaver for the county and wouldn't help its reputation for preserving historical sites.
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Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
However, Rajskub is most known for her seven-season stint as Chloe O’Brian — Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) dependable colleague and frequent lifesaver — on 24, alongside former Sweet Home Alabama costar Jean Smart.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 May 2024
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Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
However, Rajskub is most known for her seven-season stint as Chloe O’Brian — Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) dependable colleague and frequent lifesaver — on 24, alongside former Sweet Home Alabama costar Jean Smart.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 4 May 2024
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər
1
: a person trained to save the lives of drowning persons
2
: something that relieves distress when most needed
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