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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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The industry saw a contraction in exports as well as sluggish domestic demand, though the overall rate of decline slowed in the second half.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 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
Back in the domestic market, Gelfond said a strong 2026 Hollywood film slate should allow major exhibitors to increase ticket prices for select Hollywood tentpoles on premium screens later this year.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The industry saw a contraction in exports as well as sluggish domestic demand, though the overall rate of decline slowed in the second half.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 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
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Investigators can also run familial searches on the CODIS system, where relatives of the suspect may have been placed.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The film ruminates on guilt, familial strife, and trauma with Ball’s signature bittersweet touch, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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This rare indigenous breed is Ireland’s only native goat species and shares a genetic link to goats living across the country during the Late Bronze Age.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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The iguanas that live here—the Exuma Island Iguanas—are indigenous to Bitter Guana Cay and are not found anywhere else in the world.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Benedict must pretend his new addition to his mother's household is nothing more to him than a servant.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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An army of college servants swept river silt from the courtyards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 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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The initial illness was tame, seemingly inconsequential.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Luge seems tamer than skeleton, sort of—at least lugers slide feet first—except that an athlete actually did die in a crash during a training run just before the start of the Vancouver Olympics.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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