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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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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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Disney has seen a decline in foreign visitors to its domestic theme parks.
—Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The children were to grow up and benefit the lives of their masters, to work in kitchens, become domestics, to toil away in the mines and to farm the fields.
—Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Inter’s supporters have been banned from three domestic away matches in Italy after a flare was thrown at Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero when the teams met in Serie A on Sunday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Disney has seen a decline in foreign visitors to its domestic theme parks.
—Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
The children were to grow up and benefit the lives of their masters, to work in kitchens, become domestics, to toil away in the mines and to farm the fields.
—Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
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Some are very old and exclusive, open only to generational membership and similar paths of acceptance, but others will permit the public, or those with no existing familial or social ties to the organization.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Also known as domestic suspense or domestic noir, the term generally encompasses psychological thrillers that are set in the home or neighborhood; interrogate familial or community relationships; and, usually, center around female characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Were costumes for the Ash People and Wind Traders, introduced in this film, inspired by particular indigenous communities?—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other monikers from indigenous tribes for this month’s full moon include the sleet moon from the Comanche people, the Creek tribe’s wind moon and the crow moon as named by the Shawnee.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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That made kid gloves the perfect choice for a servant handling fine silverware, where even a fingerprint could spoil the dinner presentation.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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Making the Fed the servant of the White House would hobble one of the few institutions capable of limiting the overreach of a power-mad president.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 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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Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was interviewed by a smattering of reporters Monday night ahead of Super Bowl LX, and fortunately the queries were mostly tame.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The reality of having more than one passport is far tamer, but can help travelers navigate difficult visa situations and provide more flexibility for trips abroad.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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