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 Staff, security, vendors, parking attendants and fans all have to adjust. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Recipients over the years have included major and minor league coaches, chefs, clubhouse attendants, parking lot security guards, the people who liaise with the players’ wives, and the ushers who staff the family section in the stands. — Stephanie Apstein, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 Brian Avery, a legal and risk professor at the University of Florida, said investigators will look at video footage, maintenance logs and statements from witnesses and ride attendants. — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Bayona also described enforcement hurdles that Miami code compliance inspectors must overcome, such as being denied entry into condos by front-desk attendants. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 The assumed inference is that travelers rely on Google for their travel needs and that informative brochures and knowledgeable attendants are a quaint idea that has outlived its usefulness. — Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Lightweight Compression Socks Flight attendants, pilots, and frequent fliers swear by Physix Compression Socks for staying comfortable on long-haul flights and busy travel days. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 Every employee here, from the bartenders to the spa attendants, always seems to be just one step ahead of you. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
  • They are used to evacuate trekkers and guides suffering from illness or exhaustion amid the region's cold temperatures and high altitude, according to The Associated Press (AP).
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Khirani told me that guides have to submit their plans to the military, including the identities of guests and staff, along with car registration numbers.
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Make little parcels with the fish and all the accompaniments to make a perfect bite.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Formal afternoon tea is served, too, with the savory and sweet accompaniments prepared through an Indonesian lens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But veteran guards such as Norman Powell don’t want to couch their inefficiency on the boards in any excuses about a new scheme.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The roster still asks its young guards to learn how to run an NBA offense while carrying much of the responsibility for keeping it functional.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Among the most intriguing possibilities, Brouhard said, is that Gulf nations exporting oil are surreptitiously paying Iran fees in exchange for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz – even as they’re secured by US military escorts.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 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
  • But in addition to needing to half-drown Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his companions, an IMAX camera, cinematographer, and acclaimed director, some of the aspects that make the Trojan Horse truly look like it’s been in the wars came about organically.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s New York premiere earlier this month, Waititi also shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence, which plays a central role in the film’s premise of AI companions.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2026

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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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