as in servants
a person hired to perform household or personal services
the earl couldn't imagine how he'd manage without his steward
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to look after and make decisions about
will steward the city's library programs
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Recent Examples of stewards
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Indigenous people are the stewards of much of the remaining standing forests and contain the hope that these precious places can be preserved.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal lands without stewards.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
But the stewards, who give more leeway for first-corner incidents, opted to take no action.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In the context of a school board, this means making decisions that prioritize student learning, creating safe and welcoming environments, and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
These people serve as stewards of our public institutions and have the best interests of our children as their priority.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Race stewards are in the garages and also in a room filled with video screens to monitor the proceedings.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The stewards confirmed the that this would be reviewed after the session, with both drivers called to give their sides of the story.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Fisher is the director of the Kaish Family Art Project, which stewards the legacies of both Luise, who died in 2013 at age 87, and Morton, who died just last week at 98.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
In making Lin and Grady co-stewards, Sequoia is returning to the successful formula last employed when partners Michael Moritz and Doug Leone served as co-stewards.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Indigenous people are the stewards of much of the remaining standing forests and contain the hope that these precious places can be preserved.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal lands without stewards.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
But the stewards, who give more leeway for first-corner incidents, opted to take no action.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In the context of a school board, this means making decisions that prioritize student learning, creating safe and welcoming environments, and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
These people serve as stewards of our public institutions and have the best interests of our children as their priority.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Race stewards are in the garages and also in a room filled with video screens to monitor the proceedings.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The stewards confirmed the that this would be reviewed after the session, with both drivers called to give their sides of the story.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
In place of an artist’s creative intent, these projects hinge entirely on the discernment and dedication of whoever stewards them.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Fisher is the director of the Kaish Family Art Project, which stewards the legacies of both Luise, who died in 2013 at age 87, and Morton, who died just last week at 98.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewards
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the girls were hired as servants in the homes of higher-status Burghers, though Rustin refused on principle to consider it.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Moscow also operates other types of aircraft, including its Tu-95 strategic bombers and the Il-78 transport aircraft.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company currently operates stores across 42 states, leaving only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia without locations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The demo will also look at emergency procedures, including those involving the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), which controls power from the solar array and battery packs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewards. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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