Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majordomos
Noun
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Of those who stay, more than eighty per cent work in the informal sector—as domestic servants, street hawkers, porters, cleaners.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025 -
In the 1841 census, fourteen people were living in the farmhouse, nine of them children, three servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, Sandals and Beaches resorts prohibit tipping altogether, except for spa therapists and personal butlers.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The jet set are flocking to the water as luxury expedition cruising becomes the hottest trend in luxury travel—cruising that involves intimate groups on elegant ships with fine wine, butlers, gastronomic meals, and plenty of space to spread out.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its purpose is to maximize the president’s control over our lives, enrich his family, reward his lackeys and punish his critics.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Matthew quickly schemes his way into Oliver’s orbit after that first performance, impressing and rankling the group of lackeys in his entourage at the same time.—
Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Part of the reason the league adopted an overtime format then is that the stewards of the game wanted more excitement — the addition of overtime was part of multiple rule changes meant to encourage passing and scoring.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Old Hamlet’s retainers acquired crumbling public housing estates turning out occupants enabling them to build showy apartments for cash buyers.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Or, Wu suggested, instead of opting for clear plastic aligners, a person could get metal braces or retainers.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Majordomos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majordomos. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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