RETAINER Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

retainer

noun

ri-ˈtā-nər

Definition of retainer

as in servant

a person hired to perform household or personal services knights being dressed for battle by their retainers

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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 Mark Lewis, Founder of Netalico, an e-commerce agency specializing in migrations, CRO, and retainers for mid-market and enterprise brands. — Mark Lewis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Creeggan made the suggestion to keep Lyle on retainer for future gigs if need be, which, despite the vote of confidence, still gave his father pause. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 The $10,000 is for a retainer for legal representation, North said, and she’s already talked to a lawyer about their concerns. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 MouthPad is a touchpad that sits over the upper teeth like a slim dental retainer and is controlled with the tip of the tongue. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retainer

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Noun

The story says two Irish servants working at the Belle Haven mansions in the late 1800s fell in love.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
That morning Georg Winter, Hitler’s personal servant, is understood to have forced open Raubal’s room, which was locked from the inside, and found her body on the floor, according to Munich police records.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of servant

Noun

Loyal Maids in Extravagant Mansions While Solana is a disorderly servant, Clarita reflects the trope of the loyal maid of the higher class, the societal expectation in the region.

— Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Lizzie and Bridget having a romantic relationship Monster depicts Lizzie and Bridget as forming a romantic relationship, which starts when Bridget becomes a maid for her family.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The slow-moving storm, which killed a New York City housing authority worker when a tree fell Saturday, was expected to linger through Sunday with heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf all the way to New England.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
In Surf City, New Jersey, water rose inside a marina where workers had moved equipment to higher ground, and owner Kenny Formica said customers reported boats and Jet Skis missing or blown from their lifts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

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