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guardian(noun, character, courage, nobility, supporter)
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superintendent(noun, person, authority, guide, model)
12
superior(noun, person, superior, rank, guide)
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warrior(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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defender(noun, character, courage, nobility, supporter)
12
paladin(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
12
savior(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
11
guide(noun, person, show, head, boss)
11
exemplar(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
11
fighter(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
11
ruler(noun, person, superior, guide, head)
11
rescuer(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
10
kingpin(noun, master, star, celebrity, superstar)
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winner(noun, character, superior, courage, nobility)
10
prodigy(noun, character, superior, courage, nobility)
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lord(noun, superior, noble, judge, master)
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big cheese(noun, expression, person, head, boss)
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lead(noun, verb, person, show, character)
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lion(noun, feature, person, character, informal)
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executive(noun, person, authority, important, head)
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