attendants

plural of attendant
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as in guides
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy let the hotel attendant help them with their bags

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Recent Examples of attendants Judy impulsively led a hundred disabled people into this federal building, many of whom went in without their attendants or their caregivers and then had to figure out how to survive in this building over this 30 days. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 The century-of-leather theme was carried out in the details, with a film tracing Montblanc’s history playing behind two attendants stationed with open Writing Traveler briefcases, while an oversize walk-in bag doubled as the night’s photo op. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Suite attendants - this line doesn’t offer butler service - kept accommodations spotless. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The ball gown flounced out and went waltzing through the powdered air with tissue-paper attendants. Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The horses, the Council was told, have stable attendants watching over them around the clock, and immediate access to a veterinarian 24 hours a day. Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
  • In 2026, Ssebayiga and Pabsch are raising funds to train more Deaf guides and to purchase a second 4x4 vehicle to bring routes to Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, demonstrating that accessible safari experiences are not only possible but in demand.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Apple’s user guides for its latest software list those models as the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro devices.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • From the specialty list, Sliced Lox and Cream Cheese, with the usual accompaniments, is popular, as is the California Club (turkey-avocado-Swiss) on the classic sandwich board.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pasta salad, potato salad, or other summer vegetable dishes also make perfect accompaniments.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • He was brought to the prison infirmary, where numerous guards surrounded, punched, kicked, choked, dropped and manhandled him.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The drone impacts forced Poland's border guards to temporarily suspend cross-border traffic, evacuate people from vehicles and enhance security.
    Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The United Nations allows countries to charge service fees – not to transit waterways but for navigational safety, traffic management, security escorts, emergency response and environmental protection.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Stahl, Yesh Din’s executive director, said Katz’s announcement wouldn’t change or help stem the violence because police will still require army escorts to operate in Palestinian areas.
    Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The player’s dining companions included his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger, as well as hospitality guru David Grutman, who owns the Japanese steakhouse with Bad Bunny.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The remains of Smith's two backcountry companions, Brent Rosenkranz, 42, and John Giusti, 46, both of Granbury, Texas, were found earlier.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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