1
as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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2
as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
But that role has been complicated by Anthropic’s clash with Hegseth after the company sought to prevent the military from using its AI for domestic surveillance and autonomous deadly weapons.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
These experiments, led most often by women in their own homes, revealed the domestic as a laboratory for testing enchantment.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Others include domestic policy adviser Stephen Miller, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and departing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
But that role has been complicated by Anthropic’s clash with Hegseth after the company sought to prevent the military from using its AI for domestic surveillance and autonomous deadly weapons.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Of that, $40M is from the international box office, making for an even split with domestic.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
These experiments, led most often by women in their own homes, revealed the domestic as a laboratory for testing enchantment.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
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Inside, the atmosphere was familial.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Attempts to find a familial DNA match failed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The broader challenge for the industry is one of balance — ensuring that a booming market in international inbound production does not crowd out the indigenous storytelling that has defined Ireland’s global reputation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Topics, including indigenous histories and pollution, now face potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to the Michigan Attorney General's office, 64-year-old Kellie Lauwers, of Yale, is charged with one count of embezzlement by an agent or servant of $20,000 or more but less than $50,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Inside the house, the head servant and seamstress sabotaged him to advance her own child; in the fields, overseers beat him for the slightest offense.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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And prices rose slightly for the month, but stayed relatively tame.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a decade where electronic production has been pushed to chaotic new extremes, FlyLo’s moves here are tame by comparison.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once an aboriginal title is recognized, its holders can collect formal and informal rents from those who seek to develop what is Indigenous land.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 Dec. 2025
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The woman is also described as aboriginal, around 5 foot tall, wearing a black beanie, white T-shirt, and maroon hoodie.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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