as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
most of the top appointments went to the new governor's personal minions and political cronies
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Recent Examples of minion
Two months into Donald Trump’s second term, his Republican attack dogs, including Elon Musk and his minions at DOGE, are still busy chewing into many parts of the federal government.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Near the cosplay showcase on the floor, father Tim Gillam was dressed as Krampus while his son, Tim Gillam Jr., and his son’s friend, Riddick Ackerman, were dressed as Krampus’ minions in costumes made by Ackerman’s dad, Anthony.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
While there, Mel’s mom, June, warns her daughter that Keith has a Following-like network of minions both inside and outside the prison who are willing to do his bidding.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025
Tatlin scholarship is whispery on his time in Kyiv, for the excellent reason that Stalin’s minions torched most evidence of it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Near the cosplay showcase on the floor, father Tim Gillam was dressed as Krampus while his son, Tim Gillam Jr., and his son’s friend, Riddick Ackerman, were dressed as Krampus’ minions in costumes made by Ackerman’s dad, Anthony.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
While there, Mel’s mom, June, warns her daughter that Keith has a Following-like network of minions both inside and outside the prison who are willing to do his bidding.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025
Tatlin scholarship is whispery on his time in Kyiv, for the excellent reason that Stalin’s minions torched most evidence of it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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Peter Arnold, Executive Director of the Fashion Scholarship Fund expressed that the night was one of his favorites of the year.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ahead, shop our favorites, complete with our editors’ before-and-after pics.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Yankees — darlings of torpedo-bat makers everywhere — have walloped 22.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s been more than 40 years since Mamet’s crop of caustic salesmen first hit the Broadway stage, becoming both a darling among critics and, seemingly, the dream production of every middle-aged male actor.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Dalmatian dog parents travel abroad with pets in tow, spending thousands A couple from Warwickshire, England, has spent thousands of dollars taking along their two large Dalmatians on vacations abroad.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Through the center, the FDA has oversight over the safety of drugs and food given to animals, including pets.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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