Synonyms of minions

minions

noun

plural of minion

as in favorites

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorites
• darlings
• pets
• speeds
• preferences
• cups of tea
• faves
• treasures
• dears
• sweethearts
• beloveds
• jewels
• prizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minions

Dozens and dozens of Trump minions parroted the same line for days — how dare Obama mock such a beloved American eatery? — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy. — FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

There are references to demons, being burned alive, and the duende king explicitly commands his minions to kill Jo and Raissa. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

Musashi becomes part of a crew that fights the Genma and Yoshitsune’s minions. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Just as Wolverine is surrounded, he’s saved by Mystique, who’s shape-shifted herself into one of Trask’s minions. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

One of Danhausen’s minions took out Mysterio with a flipping dive on the outside. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

In my view, we are no longer respected by our foreign allies, the poor are getting poorer, and his wealthy minions are getting richer at our expense. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

This iconic live-action movie features NBA superstar Michael Jordan, who is recruited by Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, the Tune Squad, for a high-stakes game against an evil theme park owner and his minions, the Monstars, in outer space. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026