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
At just 17 years old, Amanda Seyfried booked her breakout role in Mean Girls as Regina George’s bimbo minion who could predict the weather with her boobs.
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airmail.news, 15 Mar. 2025
Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
But the largest driving force behind the return-to-work mandates, suggest the early scholarship, is CEOs feeling lonely without minions.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
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airmail.news, 15 Mar. 2025
Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
But the largest driving force behind the return-to-work mandates, suggest the early scholarship, is CEOs feeling lonely without minions.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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But one source of motivation in particular became one of his all-time favorites.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Browse by Category Our favorites What are outdoor rugs made of? How to care for an outdoor rug The best outdoor rugs, overall The Citizenry Sabina Area Rug $699 $560 The Citizenry Specs Jute is one of the most budget-friendly natural fibers out there.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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There are outdoor tables to accommodate guests with pets or service animals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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However, all of you will enjoy warm relations with co-workers and daily contacts, especially related to your health or when dealing with a pet.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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