as in steward
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 servant
Ray belongs to a sub/dom gay biker club in which master and servant roles are firmly established by who drives and who rides pillion.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Wong is a humble servant, forever thankful for the new land, and its people who accepted him.
—Pauleen Le, CBS News, 5 May 2025
The genuine bond between Isabella and her servant, Dinah (Mirren Mack).
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Wong is a humble servant, forever thankful for the new land, and its people who accepted him.
—Pauleen Le, CBS News, 5 May 2025
The genuine bond between Isabella and her servant, Dinah (Mirren Mack).
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for servant
Noun
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The Hedges Inn—the beloved hotel housed in a 19th-century colonial home on the cusp of East Hampton Town—has found new stewards in Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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The couple’s unfinished Austin sanctuary is now on the market at $26.5 million, offering a new steward the rare chance to direct its dazzling finale.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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His clothing choices can sometimes be as provocative as his opinions: On a recent trip to Japan, Mr. Piker wore a tight French maid’s outfit, a pair of fuzzy cat ears and a demure string of pearls while streaming from one of the country’s maid cafes.—
Jack Crosbie,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Snow White gets a much more meaningful backstory The original Disney film begins with a few short sentences about how Snow White was forced to work as a scullery maid for her vile stepmother, the Queen.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The alliance is targeting a law that’s slated to push the hourly minimum wage to $22.50 on July 1 for housekeepers, parking attendants and hotel restaurant workers, as well as LAX skycaps, baggage handlers and concession employees.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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In the lawsuit against Robison, which was filed on May 6, the accusers identified themselves as four former housekeepers who worked at his Chatsworth home between 2006 and 2024.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Cabinet space abounds, and a butler’s pantry adds another sink and more convenient storage space, at arm’s length, for busy cooks.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography Early owners used the safe in the butler’s pantry for storing silver and other valuables.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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Orwell’s warnings apply across the board, not just when obvious despots and lackeys let their fascist flags fly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Shawn reluctantly agrees, but is humiliated when Cory starts acting corny around his friend Gambling Dan (Phil Buckman), and his lackey, Louie (Weiss).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hello Sunshine was versed in bringing women’s stories to life.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Archies Arch Support Flip Flops $40 at Amazon The Archies flip flops are made for both men and women with every size from a women’s 4 to a men’s 15.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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“Servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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