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 What made Armani’s designs so appealing to Ovitz and his minions wasn’t just their confident power-suit cut. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Vex can use that energy to empower herself, or channel it to conjure deadly minions that fight alongside her. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Later in the season, Ellie — now trying to hunt down Abby to deliver the same fate to her — brutally kills Nora, one of Abby's minions. EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025 So, recognizing the imminent threat of DeSantis’ minions taking over one of Florida’s biggest and most progressive county governments, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings — reluctantly and under duress — signed the ICE agreement and urged his fellow commissioners to fall in line. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minion
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Noun
  • Their fan favorite is the Cajun chicken filet biscuit, served with crispy Bo-Tato Rounds and a hot cup of their 100% Arabica premium coffee.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Datskovska regularly tests out and reports on TikTok-viral beauty favorites.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This darling cardigan sweater with scalloped detailing is only $15 thanks to a 55 percent discount, and this popular raglan blouse that comes in a variety of patterns and colors is down to $8 today.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Eggar became a darling of horror fans by appearing in such fare as The Dead Are Alive!
    Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Friend, 52, paints her canine subjects like classic characters, giving them quirks and expressions that feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever loved a pet.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Compared with last year, more people also plan to carve a pumpkin (46%), throw or attend a party (32%), visit a haunted house (24%) or dress up their pets (23%), the survey revealed.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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