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
Initially introduced as the faithful servant of his master Nandor, Guillermo was later revealed to be descended from a famous family of vampire hunters, the Van Helsings.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Having long been the servant of Cristiano during his most successful years, this prize came as worthy recognition of one of Real Madrid’s greatest forwards in history.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Goldfield has a field day as the jack-of-all-trades servant.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
These nuns will also act as silent servants, ferrying the men’s food from kitchen to table with cheerful acquiescence.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Having long been the servant of Cristiano during his most successful years, this prize came as worthy recognition of one of Real Madrid’s greatest forwards in history.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Goldfield has a field day as the jack-of-all-trades servant.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
These nuns will also act as silent servants, ferrying the men’s food from kitchen to table with cheerful acquiescence.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for servant
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By fully embracing this new challenge, finance leaders can shape a future where finance is not merely a steward of resources but a strategic driver of business success.Tom Hood, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the heels of his triumph with Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki is set to write, direct and steer VFX for a new Godzilla film for Toho, the Japanese creator and longtime steward of the franchise, Toho announced on Friday.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Unauthorized immigrant workers accounted for the largest shares in occupations such as drywall/ceiling tile installers and tapers (33%), roofers (32%), painters and paperhangers (28%), other agricultural workers (24%), construction laborers (24%), and maids and housekeeping cleaners (24%).Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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That eclipses the $877 million raised by NMDC Energy, a provider of dredging equipment for the oil and gas industry, in August from its maid share sale.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Olvera got her start as a housekeeper and early on made around $13.25 an hour.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zoom in: The union has proposed a $5-per-hour increase annually over three years at the Bayfront property, where housekeepers earn $24 per hour on average, per the U-T. The latest counteroffer from Hilton is a $1.25 raise each year over the life of the new contract, ABC10 reported.Kate Murphy, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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This mountaintop retreat offers supreme seclusion perfect for honeymooners, who can bask in their private infinity pools and enjoy personalized butler service at this too-good-to-be-true escape.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Expect a healthy dose of mountain charm with the most high-end touches like an on-call butler service, guest rooms decked in fine linens, a world-class on-site spa, multiple heated outdoor pools (perfect for a post-slopes soak), and a five-minute walk to the base of Aspen Mountain.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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The first principle of Chavismo, the movement created by Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chávez, is that Chavistas are locked in a permanent struggle with the imperialist United States and its lackeys in the Venezuelan oligarchy.Ivan Briscoe, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2019
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Long dismissed as a lackey or a laughingstock (thanks to his looks and his limp), the former driver turned factory manager spots an opportunity where others only see catastrophe.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer now knows exactly what his peers think about his team.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Arizona voters don't shy away from female candidates, but will Americans ever put a woman in the White House?Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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