Patron saint
Patron saint noun - Someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation.
Usage example: around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Synonyms for Patron saint
Rule and patron saint are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun phrase "Patron saint".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Patron saint and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Patron saint" instead a noun "Rule".
Both terms in one sentence
- He is considered to be the patron saint of 4chan and has been Rule-34-exempted.
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