maid

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Recent Examples of maid In real life, Selby is based on Wuornos' longtime girlfriend, Tyria Moore, who was openly gay and worked as a motel maid, whereas Monster's Selby Wall was financially dependent on Wuornos. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025 The Independence Inn—where Lorelai worked as a maid during the first three seasons—had a formal vibe with a dark color palette and mahogany wood throughout the lobby area (including that fireplace). Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 Directed by Kim Ki-young, the film is a cautionary tale about the dangers of infidelity, following a couple that hires a maid to help around the house while the wife is pregnant, only to have the young woman (Lee Eun-shim) destroy the family from the inside out. Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025 Underneath the skirt is a layer of pink tulle, helping to give the dress its shape and adding a whimsical pop of color, seen in the film when Marie lies in repose, surrounded by plates of desserts, her shoe slipped onto her foot by a maid. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maid
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Noun
  • Choupette is cared for at great expense and in the utmost luxury by Françoise Caçote, the designer’s former housekeeper.
    Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The children's longtime nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, and the housekeepers will likely stay on other smaller properties on the estate, the outlet reported.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Both boys and girls soccer have won state titles, with the former already claiming two and in the running for a third this fall.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Star Seeker’s maiden season includes departures through Central America, Alaska, and Japan.
    Stacey Zable, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Civil Liberty was the only maiden in the field and was listed at 30-1 on the morning line.
    Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Maid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maid. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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