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
But hope alone won’t be enough to help Godzilla fight a powerful creature whose minions threaten the entire planet.
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
His minions burst into federal office buildings, humiliating staffers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Executive producer Lisa Vanderpump teaches her minions how to make pristine television, and that is exactly what Marciano is doing.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
His minions burst into federal office buildings, humiliating staffers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Executive producer Lisa Vanderpump teaches her minions how to make pristine television, and that is exactly what Marciano is doing.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for minion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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Additionally, John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid — all Hogwarts favorites.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia flavor and a chocolate and vanilla soft-serve swirl—like the kind Carvel serves—are his two favorites.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Despite the mockumentary being a critical darling, the premium cable network axed the comedy series after one season.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Theranos, once a darling of Silicon Valley, promised to revolutionize blood testing.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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When purchasing water for your family, purchase extra water to have for your pets to drink, and keep a set of food and water bowls in the room for feeding times.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Sure, a family member or a friend, but pets offer that special kind of unconditional love.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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