1
as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
knights being dressed for battle by their retainers
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2
as in employee
one who works for another for wages or a salary
lifelong civil service retainers
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Recent Examples of retainer
Most firms require a retainer fee of several thousand dollars, as well as monthly payments.
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
In addition to the charges, he has also been issued a warrant out of the Suffolk Superior Court for violation of probation and a parole retainer.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
The TikTok creator was landing retainer deals, working with big brands, and signing onto monthly video packages.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
How To Improve Your Soil's Moisture Retention A short-term solution for small areas or containers with hydrophobic soil is a commercial wetting agent, often called water retainers or penetrants.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retainer
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
In addition to the charges, he has also been issued a warrant out of the Suffolk Superior Court for violation of probation and a parole retainer.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
The TikTok creator was landing retainer deals, working with big brands, and signing onto monthly video packages.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
How To Improve Your Soil's Moisture Retention A short-term solution for small areas or containers with hydrophobic soil is a commercial wetting agent, often called water retainers or penetrants.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retainer
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Hemings was brought to Paris from 1787 to 1789 to work as a servant and maid for Jefferson's household.
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Suddenly, the servant saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around them – representing spiritual forces of divine protection.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
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Others said employees should come into the office and experience what could be one of Atlanta’s most significant moments on the global stage.
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Palace maids stand around a plump woman, struggling to fasten a black belt sash around her waist.
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The series follows a woman named Emma over the course of more than six decades of her life, from the 1900s through the 1970s, working her way from impoverished maid to the world’s richest woman.
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And as many companies continue to prioritize in-person workers for promotions, this gap will likely widen even further over time.
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But this year, the union, which covers nine bargaining units and represents nearly 100,000 state workers, is not currently scheduled to receive a raise this summer.
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“Retainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retainer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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