courtier
noun
cour·tier
ˈkȯr-tē-ər 
ˈkȯrt-yər,
ˈkȯr-chər
1
: one in attendance at a royal court
2
: one who practices flattery
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The president’s non-sequiturs and meandering digressions into cognitive cul-de-sacs were, Biden’s allies and courtiers assured us, a rare species of genius.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 July 2024
What followed was a period of economic decline, famine, and conflict—including between an ambitious courtier named Boris Godunov, who occupied the throne from 1598 until 1605, and an adventurous young man who claimed to be Ivan’s son.
—Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2023
So this jibes well with Bennett's courtier of comedy personas.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 June 2024
He was incensed when his enemies, Putin’s other courtiers, prevailed over him and decided to take away his business, his money, and his private army.
—Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2023
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 July 2024
What followed was a period of economic decline, famine, and conflict—including between an ambitious courtier named Boris Godunov, who occupied the throne from 1598 until 1605, and an adventurous young man who claimed to be Ivan’s son.
—Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2023
So this jibes well with Bennett's courtier of comedy personas.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 June 2024
He was incensed when his enemies, Putin’s other courtiers, prevailed over him and decided to take away his business, his money, and his private army.
—Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2023
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“Courtier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtier. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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