as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant
a busy executive who leaves most of the cooking and cleaning to the char
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Recent Examples of char
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The crust had just the right amount of char, and even leftover slices at home confirmed the pizza was excellent cold.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
An entire wing of the Public Storage facility was charred and flattened.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For those who prefer American classics, the grill turns out Delmonicos and New York strips with a char that steak aficionados crave.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The crust had just the right amount of char, and even leftover slices at home confirmed the pizza was excellent cold.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
Avoid charring while cooking Cooking meat at very high temperatures can pose health risks, according to Basman.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
An entire wing of the Public Storage facility was charred and flattened.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for char
Noun
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This far removed from civilization, however, the balance of power flips, and the resourceful housekeeper takes control.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The service From the smiles that greet travellers at the front door to the housekeepers, restaurant staff, and pool attendants, there’s a sense of friendliness here that cascades down from the effortlessly charming general manager, Pep Lozano.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During Tuesday's quarterfinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Iva Jovic - the last match played under scorching sun - the players held ice packs to their heads and portable fans to their faces during breaks in play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, when baking at high heat (above 425°F), parchment paper could scorch or become brittle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the Bridgerton version, the maid meets her prince (well, her rich guy) at a masked ball, and having only her lower face visible presented a unique challenge to the show’s makeup designer, Nic Collins.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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This led organically to feelings of love for one’s Black nannies and friendship with the children of your Black live-in maids, but this warmth had to be suppressed.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When ready to bake, pull the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wipe the entire pan or lid with oil and bake it in the oven for one hour at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Breath automatic singed in a tight grin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs also work (if using thighs, increase the cook time on the second side to about 5 minutes when searing).—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The streets are begrimed by factory smoke, fecund with horse dung and lit by lanterns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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No one even lives here, said Chuky, trying to light a cigarette but foiled by a laugh.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Char.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/char. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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