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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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 May 2026
The deputy secretary of state’s comments about a domestic political dispute are notable, as Washington has traditionally voiced its public neutrality in domestic political matters in Latin America.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Women worked as domestics; men served as unskilled laborers, canal diggers and later as mill workers across the river.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Advertisement Any deal would boost Putin's domestic image, which is flagging amid coup rumors and Russian forces bogged down on the battlefield.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 May 2026
The deputy secretary of state’s comments about a domestic political dispute are notable, as Washington has traditionally voiced its public neutrality in domestic political matters in Latin America.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Noun
Lopes’ mother, Mary Rose, worked as a domestic.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Women worked as domestics; men served as unskilled laborers, canal diggers and later as mill workers across the river.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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In Abigaëlle’s journey towards acceptance, the audience is given a tender portrait of familial love that’s both moving and entertaining.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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While competition at Cannes can be intense, Mattiussi emphasized the atmosphere of the gathering was familial and centered on a love of film.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The family belongs to Sudan’s Nuba minority, a Black, ethnically diverse group of some three million people indigenous to the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, an oil-rich, agricultural region next to Darfur.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Here, guests can browse hula instruments, indigenous fishing tools, and pepper the super-knowledgeable staff with questions.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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What to Pack Cuyahoga is a pretty tame park—in a good way!—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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In 2008, beauty creator Jen Chae (@frmheadtotoe) shared a simple Vaseline brow tamer hack on her blog.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Now the sanctuary works with Aboriginal fire practitioners, blending traditional knowledge of country with contemporary management techniques to reduce fuel loads safely.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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