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
Didn’t hear of any sightings of President Trump or his minions in Springfield last week, twisting arms to vote for the bloated state budget.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Overcoming the first son, the group continues their journey only to face down one after another, each with his own gimmick: The pirate son with his sea-creature half-men minions, for instance; a band of hunters with their own, even deadlier werewolf.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But hope alone won’t be enough to help Godzilla fight a powerful creature whose minions threaten the entire planet.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Overcoming the first son, the group continues their journey only to face down one after another, each with his own gimmick: The pirate son with his sea-creature half-men minions, for instance; a band of hunters with their own, even deadlier werewolf.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But hope alone won’t be enough to help Godzilla fight a powerful creature whose minions threaten the entire planet.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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The bar just off the lobby serves light snacks and lunch favorites like burgers and sandwiches, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Netflix movie features a lot of fan favorites, including Tamela Mann as Cora.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Urban planning that allows for animal movement also increases the likelihood of contact with people, pets and livestock — which means humans need to learn how to interact with wild animals in a healthier way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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People with dogs experienced a slower decline in memory — including both immediate and delayed recall — than those without pets.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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