minions

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

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Recent Examples of minions 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 The rest of the Aquamarine team — including Cecilia’s minions, played by Tammin Sursok, Dichen Lachman and Natasha Cunningham — awaited in Australia. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Perhaps if this was any team other than the Yankees — where all of Hal Steinbrenner’s minions appear to have lifetime contracts — Aaron Boone’s status as manager would be coming under intense scrutiny about now. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 In the chaos, the minions eat some spaghetti just like in Lady and the Tramp (1955). Barry Levitt, Time, 3 July 2026 For example, a group of minions might be pretending to fight a group of Vikings on a movie set, or enough alien spaceships to fill the entire screen appear and shoot their lasers at once. Parents, 1 July 2026 And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
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Noun
  • In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
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  • But after a disappointing 2025 season in which the Tigers went from top-five preseason Playoff darlings to Pinstripe Bowl losers, is the clock ticking for the winningest coach in ACC football history?
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Directed by their longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, the feature combines footage from their arena tour behind last year’s reunion album, More, with archival film tracing the band’s rise from tenacious Sheffield also-rans to Britpop darlings.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
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  • But the unexpected, undeniable centerpiece is their backyard’s strikingly lush, drought-tolerant native lawn that invites people and pets alike to unwind.
    Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In Alaska, despite commonly being household pets, dogs are listed as the state's most concerning animal.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Minions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minions. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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