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 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 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
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Noun
  • Guard and Grace has hyped up Charlotte foodies this year with an early preview event and a steady lineup of collabs with restaurant favorites Chapter 6, Uchi, O-Ku, The Goodyear House and Customshop.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Across a high-energy midday set that spanned their chart-topping singles and fan favorites, the six moved across the stage with the confidence of a group accustomed to one another’s rhythms, while fans in the crowd danced along in the stands.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This was hailed as a victory for all software-as-a-service companies, which were emerging as industry darlings.
    — Srinivas Velamoor, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lens, Heart of Midlothian and Thun were media darlings last season making bold runs at their first league titles for many decades.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And 51% say their pets are as much a part of the family as a human member.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Critics of Mahmood's proposal have raised concerns that additional requirements could create another barrier for unhoused people with pets who are trying to access shelter or housing.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Minions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minions. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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