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
This summer has already given ample evidence of how poorly Trump and his minions understand California.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Daigo's minions will be making an appearance in Lego Fortnite Odyssey now that the Spires are activated, so players will have to watch out for that while working on their villages.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
To the president and his minions, the crisis is overblown.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Yanking the rug out from under thousands of foreigners who often risked life and limb to find a safe haven in America is an unconscionable act of heartless, anti-humanitarian gall on the part of Donald Trump and his minions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Daigo's minions will be making an appearance in Lego Fortnite Odyssey now that the Spires are activated, so players will have to watch out for that while working on their villages.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
To the president and his minions, the crisis is overblown.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Yanking the rug out from under thousands of foreigners who often risked life and limb to find a safe haven in America is an unconscionable act of heartless, anti-humanitarian gall on the part of Donald Trump and his minions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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An eye-catching deadline day move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis was not enough to change Burnley’s appraisal as favorites to go straight back down.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also featured on Starbucks' fall menu are returning favorites such as the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, grab other kitchen must-haves, like this knife set, these wood cutting boards, and this darling Le Creuset mini cocotte for single-serve soups, desserts, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Another critical hit and awards darling would cement the duo as filmmaking heavyweights.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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The inner activated carbon filter catches invisible particles and helps to neutralize odors from cooking, pets, smoke, or your teenager’s gym bag.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 Sep. 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,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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