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Recent Examples of scullion
Our winsome scamp loves all women, from scullion to lady, though his heart belongs to the plucky Sophia, who is given can-do determination by Elena Wang.
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 26 June 2017
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 26 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scullion
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Surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, his daughters Olivia and Helen, and their friends, are finding their way and finding love—even where they’re not supposed to, according to the logline.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Though her identity is not at first known to Benedict, the woman turns out to be Sophie Baek, a secretive maid with big dreams.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Made at the height of her fame, this attempt at more dramatic material – the Jekyll-and-Hyde tale told from the perspective of the good doctor’s Irish maid, who begins to discover his secret — almost killed Roberts’s career.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The enterprising maidservant followed him into a shop.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, Super has put trusted lieutenants in place as divisional presidents to push the company forward, including Anne Stephenson at Victoria’s Secret, Ali Dillon at Pink and Amy Kocourek in beauty.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Minh had been a Navy lieutenant, then became a social worker, assisting refugees with the transition into nail work and later acquiring a license himself.—
Arabelle Sicardi,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The trailer shows Hemsworth’s Geralt assembling an army of adventurers to track down his former Witcher apprentice Ciri (Freya Allan).—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the Cold War, the military-industrial complex was driven by corporations that operated as handmaidens to the state.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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That is Esther and her handmaiden in his painting, sure as life.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
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Steen, who is a special assistant to GM Doug Armstrong, joined the Blues in 2008.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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As Bond tells it, her assistant found Moo at a farm nearby.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tesla could still make robots work in its factories, but humanoid robots may be better suited as house helpers and companions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kreider has four goals and five points in his first three games with Anaheim, while Leo Carlsson also has five points with a goal and four helpers.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Scullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scullion. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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