MINION Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

minion

noun

ˈmin-yən

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 on the Web Instead of heroes entering the dungeon to slay an evil mastermind, the characters are minions who just lost their master to a group of heroes and are now wondering what to do with their lives. —

Rob Wieland, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Both minions are clad in robes and look like extras in Jesus Christ Superstar. —

Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024 The minions from the Despicable Me franchise then made their debut at the ceremony, playing some of the sports featured in the Summer Olympics, like boxing and archery, in a submarine. —

Chantelle Lee, TIME, 27 July 2024 The minions are back, along with Gru (Steve Carell) and franchise newcomer Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), in Despicable Me 4. —

Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for minion

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