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Recent Examples of footman
David Moorst portrays Alfie, the witty footman who works alongside Irma and Sophie at the Penwood House — and who has a role in pushing Sophie to attend the masquerade.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In his new memoir, The Royal Insider , former royal butler and footman Paul Burrell made the claim that Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer shortly before her death.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
The former footman for the Van Rhijn household has undergone the most dramatic transformation of any character in The Gilded Age universe.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
The next morning, a footman brought back an acceptance.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In his new memoir, The Royal Insider , former royal butler and footman Paul Burrell made the claim that Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer shortly before her death.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
The former footman for the Van Rhijn household has undergone the most dramatic transformation of any character in The Gilded Age universe.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
The next morning, a footman brought back an acceptance.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footman
Noun
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Two kitchens, one commercial and the other for family, are supported by eight service and butler pantries.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen has a large island, gas cook top and ovens, granite countertops, a wet bar, butler’s pantry and a breakfast area with lake views.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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The dismounted cavalryman is targeted in the second pass , leaving his mount unharmed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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He is also said to have been a water boy and manservant to an Anderson family member who was a Confederate soldier during the Civil War.—
John Wrory Ficklin,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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The dialogue is witty and the characters are memorable, particularly Boris Karloff as hulking manservant Morgan.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the Maryland National Guard, Collins was an infantryman who had served for more than nine years.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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The former Migos rapper was shot the night of April 6 in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, according to the Seminole Police Department.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie McMahon Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of WWE founder Vince McMahon, turned into one of the biggest heels of the Attitude Era ushering herself into the business as a valet for several wrestling colleagues, including her father.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the Battle of White Plains on October 28, 1776, General George Washington’s soldiers were forced to retreat following an attack from a small contingent of British dragoons.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 July 2025
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Burgoyne returned to duty as an aging dragoon captain, just in time to win fame at the cannon's mouth in the Seven Years' War, notably in Normandy and Brittany against the French, and on the Tagus River near Lisbon against the Spanish.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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By reaching into the past, the California government acts as ruler rather than as a servant.—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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And in between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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But, as academic mastery has become secondary to political consciousness, students are no longer being molded into informed citizens so much as into ideological foot soldiers.—
Courtney Corbello,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fans became zealous cultural foot soldiers, streaming, voting and building global communities on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Footman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footman. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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