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Recent Examples of houseboy
The pilot featured Charles Levin as Coco, a gay houseboy.
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The houseboy kept bringing food and water.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
His mother moved the family to Malden, W.Va., where Washington worked as a salt packer, coal miner and houseboy.
—Tobi Raji, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2024
Collins is playing Skip, the houseboy in the estate where the play takes place.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2022
The older man then offers Casey a thankless live-in position as houseboy and party plaything, basically stripping him of every last shred of dignity.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022
Between this new doc, the premiere of Porsha Williams’s new spinoff, the new season of RHOC, Nicki Minaj hosting the RHOP reunion, the RHOM trailer, and the finale of Winter House, the Institute is busier than Andy Cohen’s houseboy during a holiday weekend.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021
Police arrested the only one left alive on the property — a 19-year-old houseboy.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2019
Naomi Campbell was Scarlett O’Hara, Manolo Blahnik was a gardener or barefoot field hand, and John Galliano was a houseboy, photographed scrubbing the floor!
—André Leon Talley, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2019
Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The houseboy kept bringing food and water.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
His mother moved the family to Malden, W.Va., where Washington worked as a salt packer, coal miner and houseboy.
—Tobi Raji, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2024
Collins is playing Skip, the houseboy in the estate where the play takes place.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2022
The older man then offers Casey a thankless live-in position as houseboy and party plaything, basically stripping him of every last shred of dignity.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022
Between this new doc, the premiere of Porsha Williams’s new spinoff, the new season of RHOC, Nicki Minaj hosting the RHOP reunion, the RHOM trailer, and the finale of Winter House, the Institute is busier than Andy Cohen’s houseboy during a holiday weekend.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021
Police arrested the only one left alive on the property — a 19-year-old houseboy.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2019
Naomi Campbell was Scarlett O’Hara, Manolo Blahnik was a gardener or barefoot field hand, and John Galliano was a houseboy, photographed scrubbing the floor!
—André Leon Talley, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houseboy
Noun
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Each has a private balcony, butler service, a signature pillow menu, and a jacuzzi bath flanked by a picture window.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Marsa’s butlers are trained by the British Butler Academy, but there’s no stuffiness here.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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He is attended and aided by his faithful manservant, Graham, and sometimes assisted by another confidant, Dr. Thomas McConnell.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The 25-year-old earned around $28 an hour as a night houseman on the evening shift at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Feb. 2025
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Wilson Medina works two jobs: as a houseman at the Sheraton Universal Hotel and as a mechanic.—
Helen Li,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2023
Noun
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Amongst the servants, meanwhile, a hierarchy based on standing and rank also dictated living conditions like proximity to the family and who got to eat dinner first.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Holding hands, terrace kisses and renegade servants?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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General Manager John Prusinovski asked for four spots for a valet zone in evening hours, with the cars redirected to a nearby parking lot or structure.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When five people in a wedding party get their suits or tuxedos from Generation Tux, the groom receives a free rental.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The atmospheric horror series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lady Gun’s footman Alfie sighs in relief when his taxing employer leaves for the evening.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This far removed from civilization, however, the balance of power flips, and the resourceful housekeeper takes control.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The service From the smiles that greet travellers at the front door to the housekeepers, restaurant staff, and pool attendants, there’s a sense of friendliness here that cascades down from the effortlessly charming general manager, Pep Lozano.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Houseboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houseboy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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