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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The national team, called the Leopards, struggled as the country’s domestic league operated without support from sponsors or government funding.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The assumption, based on classical economic theory, was that as women earned more, the domestic scales would naturally balance out.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The national team, called the Leopards, struggled as the country’s domestic league operated without support from sponsors or government funding.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Along with its extensive food menu, Hamlin Pub bar program will have more than two dozen beers on tap, from ales to IPAs to domestics and imports, along with craft cocktails.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
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Its protagonist is Lucie, a not terribly gifted witch, who passes on her familial powers to her own daughters, Maud and Lise.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Both involve reshaping old patterns inherited from forebears (literary, familial) in an effort to form new ones.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for indigenous youth.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The leading theory is that it was based on an indigenous chart of the city.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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The latter is less of a mother to Agnes than Rosa (Kira Guloien), one of the household’s many Marthas (put-upon domestic servants).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her house is immense and kept in immaculate condition by her family’s servants (the Marthas).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite the issues with the production, namely the too-tame suspense at times, this is a sharp cast of veterans.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Air Pro 4+ have a tamer default EQ, match Anker’s buds for battery life and waterproofing, and cost less.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once an aboriginal title is recognized, its holders can collect formal and informal rents from those who seek to develop what is Indigenous land.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 Dec. 2025
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The woman is also described as aboriginal, around 5 foot tall, wearing a black beanie, white T-shirt, and maroon hoodie.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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