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
Instead, his minions, so afraid of earning his wrath, have remained quiet.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
In truth, Musk and his DOGE minions mined Social Security data possibly for private purposes, while working to undermine confidence in the program.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump has pioneered something new under the sun, a national government composed of minions that seems hell-bent on creating chaos.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
And dark matter is the invisible minions.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
In truth, Musk and his DOGE minions mined Social Security data possibly for private purposes, while working to undermine confidence in the program.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump has pioneered something new under the sun, a national government composed of minions that seems hell-bent on creating chaos.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
And dark matter is the invisible minions.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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As an adult, Harvest Snaps White Cheddar snap pea snacks have become one of my favorites.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Find flowy silhouettes, air fabrics, and darling designs below, starting as low as $10.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam, which has a historic connection to Brazilian cinema, is a long-time darling and favorite, but more and more local talent is shifting their attention to festivals like San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary and Locarno as top choices to launch their films.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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All owners must disclose if their pet has bitten anyone within the past 10 days.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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