as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
most of the top appointments went to the new governor's personal minions and political cronies
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Recent Examples of minion
Elon Musk your doge minions just fired me and my colleagues at CMMI.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
But the largest driving force behind the return-to-work mandates, suggest the early scholarship, is CEOs feeling lonely without minions.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
Welles later said a Hearst minion had tried, unsuccessfully, to frame Welles by sending a 14-year-old girl to his hotel room.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
But the largest driving force behind the return-to-work mandates, suggest the early scholarship, is CEOs feeling lonely without minions.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
Welles later said a Hearst minion had tried, unsuccessfully, to frame Welles by sending a 14-year-old girl to his hotel room.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minion
Noun
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Long a favorite of the Twins’ player development group, Keirsey, who turns 28 in May, made his first Opening Day roster.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other fan favorites making a comeback include Stuggy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, Vida Taco, Deddle’s Mini Donuts, The Local Fry, Rita’s Italian Ice, 7th Inning Sorbet and Boog’s BBQ.—
Madisson Weyrich,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Check out this $30 Amazon find that has the most darling leather tassel details.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, allergy medications can alleviate symptoms caused by pollen and other environmental allergens, ensuring your pet remains comfortable and healthy.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission responded to a spate of fatal coyote attacks on pets in south Charlotte, warning cat and dog owners to keep their pets inside or on a leash.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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