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 Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 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 In attendance at Thursday’s event were 66 nations, according to a State Department spokesperson, who provided the list of attendants to TIME. Connor Greene, Time, 16 July 2026 Could convenience stores and gas stations in America pay their cashiers and attendants $20 or more an hour plus a pension and five weeks’ vacation? Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
  • Two major style guides for the tech industry do now include entries about male/female language, both prohibiting the usage.
    Jo Mackiewicz, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Students can then create flashcards, quizzes, study guides, audio overviews and infographics from resources selected by their teacher.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Parents will be dropping off students, children will be navigating new routes, and nearly 250 city crossing guards will be out each day to help families cross safely.
    Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • After an initial exodus — and a brief windfall for armored vehicle escorts and private jet operators — the loss of 61,000 residents was quickly reversed.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Last of the Mohicans Set in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, this historical novel follows the escapades of wayfaring Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Tour companies are paying attention and offering travelers more options to explore the globe with like-minded companions — but just fewer of them.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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