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a man employed in in the home of a wealthy person to perform various personal services and to be in charge of other household employees
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Recent Examples of butlers
As such, the race is on to get these budding butlers, maids, and models into the workforce.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Hermes is the new boat of this size that everyone’s talking about, with two guides on board for 16 passengers, plus a cruise director and two butlers offering additional service.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Though digital check-ins and robot butlers can certainly be found in the wild, they are not preferred by guests, according to the survey.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The jet set are flocking to the water as luxury expedition cruising becomes the hottest trend in luxury travel—cruising that involves intimate groups on elegant ships with fine wine, butlers, gastronomic meals, and plenty of space to spread out.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even in butlers’ pantries, these machines can be showcased rather than hidden.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Luxury safaris These lodges usually start around $600 per person per day and provide luxurious accommodations, private game safaris, gourmet meals and personalized services like private guides and butlers.
—Harriet Akinyi, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Luxurious amenities like a dedicated cinema room, wine cellar and infinity pool overlooking the plains are all in place for visitors to enjoy, while on-staff butlers, chefs and wildlife guides are all at-the-ready to ensure that no need goes unmet.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Hermes is the new boat of this size that everyone’s talking about, with two guides on board for 16 passengers, plus a cruise director and two butlers offering additional service.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Though digital check-ins and robot butlers can certainly be found in the wild, they are not preferred by guests, according to the survey.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The jet set are flocking to the water as luxury expedition cruising becomes the hottest trend in luxury travel—cruising that involves intimate groups on elegant ships with fine wine, butlers, gastronomic meals, and plenty of space to spread out.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even in butlers’ pantries, these machines can be showcased rather than hidden.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Luxury safaris These lodges usually start around $600 per person per day and provide luxurious accommodations, private game safaris, gourmet meals and personalized services like private guides and butlers.
—Harriet Akinyi, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Luxurious amenities like a dedicated cinema room, wine cellar and infinity pool overlooking the plains are all in place for visitors to enjoy, while on-staff butlers, chefs and wildlife guides are all at-the-ready to ensure that no need goes unmet.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butlers
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Surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, his daughters Olivia and Helen, and their friends, are finding their way and finding love—even where they’re not supposed to, according to the logline.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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The couple's staff like the children's nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, who has been with the family since George was a baby, and the housekeepers are expected to live on other smaller properties on the estate.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many of our neighbors have housekeepers, gardeners, carpenters, etc.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the castle, Malcolm’s sister, Maura Grant, comes across Dougal shtupping one of her maids up against a wall.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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As such, the race is on to get these budding butlers, maids, and models into the workforce.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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As stewards of the organization, directors often equate tradition with stability—especially when pressure and stakes are high.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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These people serve as stewards of our public institutions and have the best interests of our children as their priority.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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At the slightest provocation, Ye bullies, hectors, and screams at everyone from Paris fashion-show lackeys to the mother of his child.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its purpose is to maximize the president’s control over our lives, enrich his family, reward his lackeys and punish his critics.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Butlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butlers. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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