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
But hope alone won’t be enough to help Godzilla fight a powerful creature whose minions threaten the entire planet.
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
His minions burst into federal office buildings, humiliating staffers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Executive producer Lisa Vanderpump teaches her minions how to make pristine television, and that is exactly what Marciano is doing.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
Oswald’s realm and his penguins and his minions and his passion.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
His minions burst into federal office buildings, humiliating staffers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Executive producer Lisa Vanderpump teaches her minions how to make pristine television, and that is exactly what Marciano is doing.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for minion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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This cookie, made with a deliciously crispy exterior of cornflakes, has a perfectly sweet interior thanks to maraschino cherries—a forever childhood favorite.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The consistent betting favorite to win the 2025 WWE women’s Money in the Bank match is, in fact, Naomi, who just so happens to be the best choice, too.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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If those numbers are anywhere near right, there’s still plenty of space for Stitch Fix — the once ultra-buzzy digital darling that is still promising to change retail.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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Bringing a pet to the vet's office for an appointment can often cause owners headaches, but one woman's chaotic experience left the internet in stitches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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