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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Little else is known about the film, except that Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, Kristine Froseth and Havana Rose Liu star and Neon has pre-bought domestic rights.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
On March 16, a source told Variety that the Draper City Police Department in Utah is investigating domestic assault allegations from Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, after a recent incident.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Little else is known about the film, except that Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, Kristine Froseth and Havana Rose Liu star and Neon has pre-bought domestic rights.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Along with its extensive food menu, Hamlin Pub bar program will have more than two dozen beers on tap, from ales to IPAs to domestics and imports, along with craft cocktails.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
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Its fragrant yellow blooms, whose production increases as the weather warms, look like a cross between those of a penstemon and a snapdragon, which are familial kin.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film explores cultural themes that touch on Black boyhood, familial relationships, growing up in the church, crime, forgiveness and redemption.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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That mirrors the world, where reparations for indigenous and enslaved people remain more of an intellectual argument far from an actual reality.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The menu features Thailand’s four culinary regions by spotlighting indigenous agriculture and teaming up with local farmers through its Partners in Provenance program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lawyer and TikToker Reb Masel emphasized that the case is but one in a long list of lawsuits over parody, freedom of speech, and the rights of public figures and servants compared to those of private citizens.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nozomi Kato, who beautifully sings the loyal servant Suzuki, offers a quietly moving performance.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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These temperatures likely will seem tame in comparison to those in the 90s forecast for later this week.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Whoopi Goldberg broke out in tears, Ana Navarro was disappointed in the tame tone, and everyone was impressed by what Goldberg called the best In Memoriam segment in memory.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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