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Recent Examples of majordomo
Even as she has been sidelined, Noem has remained the majordomo of the debacle.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
There was no majordomo or maid or gardener or cook, no conditioning coach or groomer or therapist or secretary.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Guests rent out the full estate, which includes a dedicated majordomo, private chef, and housekeepers.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Fresh off his San Vicente Bungalows run, Dimitri Dimitrov was back on hand as Tower Bar’s majordomo.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
Alfred Molina, Ving Rhames, Toby Jones, and Paul Walter Hauser all drop by to add their touches to an underworld majordomo, a dogged BPD Special Ops officer, a political toady and Boston’s single dumbest thug, respectively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
The majordomo returned and handed Boba a large bag.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Jade Mountain offers a package to hike with your majordomo from the resort who will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the hike.
—James Barrett, Men's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
His devotees range from music superstars including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to the art world majordomo Sterling Ruby.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
There was no majordomo or maid or gardener or cook, no conditioning coach or groomer or therapist or secretary.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Guests rent out the full estate, which includes a dedicated majordomo, private chef, and housekeepers.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Fresh off his San Vicente Bungalows run, Dimitri Dimitrov was back on hand as Tower Bar’s majordomo.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
Alfred Molina, Ving Rhames, Toby Jones, and Paul Walter Hauser all drop by to add their touches to an underworld majordomo, a dogged BPD Special Ops officer, a political toady and Boston’s single dumbest thug, respectively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
The majordomo returned and handed Boba a large bag.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Jade Mountain offers a package to hike with your majordomo from the resort who will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the hike.
—James Barrett, Men's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
His devotees range from music superstars including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to the art world majordomo Sterling Ruby.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majordomo
Noun
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In addition to the connecting parlors and formal dining room with a butler’s pantry, the original rooms include a study and upstairs bedrooms.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once on the property, butlers can also assist with arranging spa appointments, securing a last-minute table at Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis, or preparing a celebratory moment after an evening on the casino floor.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Caster will play Keith, a polite valet at the local Sandman Hotel.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Gothic revival building sits on a corner lot near the Power & Light District, and pulling up to the valet station signals the start of a true city break.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Casting calls in the New York area for extras to play footmen indicate filming will start there in March.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Season Four takes viewers to lower-class settings like the bars where scullery maids and footmen relax, the markets where house staff shop, even the secret drawing rooms where servants eat their breakfast and discuss town gossip.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The pilot featured Charles Levin as Coco, a gay houseboy.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The houseboy kept bringing food and water.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
6 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Sadly, Bridgerton has provided no evidence that Alfie has yet capitalized on his many obvious talents, and apparently the servants can barely spend 45 minutes in the market without their employers jumping down their throats.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kratos began as a Spartan warrior and a servant of Ares, the Greek god of war.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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About 15 years ago, the Brenkwitzes wholeheartedly embraced the rich history of Folsom, taking over as stewards of the property at 603 Figueroa St.—
David Caraccio
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anne G’Fellers-Mason, who wrote and directed the play, has become a steward of that tradition.—
Emily Cochrane,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Concerning words for a soon-to-be groom, but here they are presented as romantic.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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With less than a week to find a venue and vendors, the bride and groom scrambled to see if a reception hall or restaurant was available at very short notice.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Majordomo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majordomo. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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