as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
most of the top appointments went to the new governor's personal minions and political cronies
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Recent Examples of minion
Trump has pioneered something new under the sun, a national government composed of minions that seems hell-bent on creating chaos.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
And dark matter is the invisible minions.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
And this is precisely the danger Kingstown is facing with Merle on the loose and his minions ready to mobilize.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025
This is simply an excuse used my Steven Miller and his minions at USCIS to not do the job they have been paid to do.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
And dark matter is the invisible minions.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
And this is precisely the danger Kingstown is facing with Merle on the loose and his minions ready to mobilize.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025
This is simply an excuse used my Steven Miller and his minions at USCIS to not do the job they have been paid to do.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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This soup is a family favorite.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Our favorites were the baby back ribs, the Cajun chicken fettuccine, cheese bread, the salad with almonds and the best honey mustard dressing, as well as the Chocolate Bar cake!—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For trips to the grocery store or farmer’s market, grab this darling reusable tote that's on sale for $20 and can hold up to 35 pounds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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His work, where man meets machine, has been embraced by some of the world's most prestigious museums, auction houses and collectors and has made Anadol a darling of the tech world.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Canoes and kayaks are available for rent, and pets are welcome in the campground (though not in swimming areas).—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wash every 1–2 weeks (more often with pets or lotions) since flannel traps oils and lint.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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