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 Chicago Blackhawks have landed the next steward of their rebuild in Jeff Blashill.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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Kathy Bates plays Dolores, a hardscrabble Maine housekeeper who hasn't seen her estranged daughter, Selena (Jennifer Jason Leigh), in 15 years.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Before her arrest, Arias-Cristobal was helping her mother, who is a housekeeper, with cleaning in order to make ends meet.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Amenities at the property include butler service, a plunge pool with sun deck, a pavillion for yoga or spa treatments, gym, and a terrace for outdoor dining.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Holding court in the east wing are a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry, a family room, and staff quarters, plus a lavish primary suite boasting a private balcony, walk-in closets, a luxe bath, a fitness room, and a den.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The New York Liberty recently broke records with a $450 million valuation, the highest ever for a professional women’s sports franchise.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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