SERVANTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

servants

noun

plural of servant

as in maids

a person hired to perform household or personal services the wealthy family had servants to clean and cook for them

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Recent Examples of servants Then, the families of the slain suitors assemble and vow revenge, clashing with Odysseus, Telemachus, Laertes and the loyal servants — only to have Athena intervene and abruptly put a stop to the fighting. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026 But their patience dwindles, her son Telemachus (Tom Holland, his eternal boyishness put to great use) is getting easier to goad into a fight, and the blind swineherd Eumaeus (John Leguizamo) is all that’s left of the king’s loyal servants. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Yet his truest education came from the palace sweepers—the humble monk-servants who raised him. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 In general, upper-class families were seen as responsible for protecting their servants from both physical illness and moral corruption. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 The couple’s servants, and anyone who chose to associate with them, were also ordered to move. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026 That night, Nicholas II, his wife, Alexandra, and their five children were ushered into the cellar of the house where they were imprisoned, along with four of their loyal servants. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026 Lawyers are, in his formulation, both loyal servants of their clients and public citizens with special responsibility for the quality of justice. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The couple luxuriated in a 25-room mansion in Hartford, Connecticut, staffed by six servants. — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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Noun

The unsightly mushroom could have corrupted her maids’ morals, or even their health.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Palace maids stand around a plump woman, struggling to fasten a black belt sash around her waist.

— Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026

Definition of maids

Noun

But Sunchine’s housekeepers spent their shifts at The Club cleaning hundreds of Airbnb units rather than common areas, according to homeowners.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The hotel’s theming is impeccable, with workers dressed like bellhops and housekeepers and a grand lobby library featuring eclectic paintings and sculptures.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Definition of housekeepers

Noun

And there is precedent for the FCC to step in and help nudge the industry toward being better stewards of space.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The Walsh family’s been slinging hot dogs across the Valley since 1946, with sisters Morgan and Kelly Walsh serving as third-generation stewards.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of stewards

Noun

But the two young women, who last year launched Cascade, are not concerned about being taken seriously in a traditionally conservative sector dominated by men.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of women

Noun

The sculpture included Teddy mounted on a striding horse with two lackeys walking on either side.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 May 2026

Definition of lackeys

Noun

The service The Leela’s troop of butlers are quick on their feet without being overbearing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Ranging from 2,200 square feet to 3,581 square feet, the exceptionally spacious villas have terraces, gourmet kitchens, dining areas, personal butlers and staff available around the clock.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of butlers

Noun

Revenue generated through subscriptions, monthly retainers, maintenance agreements, service contracts, or long-term customer relationships gives buyers greater visibility into future performance.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
People have retainers for their lawyers.

— Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 May 2026

Definition of retainers

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