attendants

Definition of attendantsnext
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 Hotel housekeepers and cruise-cabin attendants are experts at creating spaces that feel polished and instantly put together, often by focusing on just one high-impact detail. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 Korean Air—already known for its in-flight bulgogi meals and the well-polished attendants who service them—is upgrading its airport lounges in key cities, including Seoul, Los Angeles, and New York. Lauren Mechling, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day. Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond. Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026 Every day in New York City, thousands of home attendants are being forced to work cruel 24-hour shifts while being paid for only 13 of those hours. Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Suite attendants keep accommodations spotless. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 In 2025, New Jersey had more than 1,900 gas stations and roughly 10,000 workers in the Auto & Watercraft Service Attendant category, which includes gas station attendants. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026 The book follows people with disabilities who attend an adult day care center in Southern California as well as some of the neurotypical attendants who care for them. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
  • An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The service Service is warm and efficient, with a concierge team available to set you up with guides to take you around Istanbul’s many great sites, including the Grand Bazaar, a cavernous and overwhelming shopping experience that benefits greatly from some inside knowledge.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Kennard, Smart fined Kennard and Smart were fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct toward game officials, the league announced Monday, after the Lakers guards were involved in a postgame dust-up near midcourt on Sunday.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But not all could be devoted to strait escorts.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
  • His attorney argues the conditions — constant escorts, strip searches and isolation — constitute unlawful punishment rather than necessary precautions for the detainee’s safety.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Sally Field and Lewis Pullman play unlikely companions in a small seaside town, joined by a narrating octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
  • These will be better companions.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026

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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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