as in manservant
a man employed in in the home of a wealthy person to perform various personal services and to be in charge of other household employees
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Recent Examples of butler
Writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta debuted Absolute Batman, which presented a version of the Dark Knight without the mansion, money, and butler that typically accompany Bruce Wayne.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Families can choose suites accommodating up to five people (some with swim-up access) or two-bedroom villas with private pools and butler service for up to six.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The home has been restored and transformed with a custom island in the kitchen along with a butler’s pantry, second fridge and wine fridge.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The knockout is a seven-bedroom penthouse spanning 8,062 square feet that comes with its own chef, butler, driver, and private entrance.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Families can choose suites accommodating up to five people (some with swim-up access) or two-bedroom villas with private pools and butler service for up to six.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The home has been restored and transformed with a custom island in the kitchen along with a butler’s pantry, second fridge and wine fridge.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The knockout is a seven-bedroom penthouse spanning 8,062 square feet that comes with its own chef, butler, driver, and private entrance.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butler
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The only person who knows Diego’s secret is Bernardo (Salvatore Ficarra), his mute manservant.
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That film crackled with undertones of class, sexuality and politics, with Dirk Bogarde playing the sociopathic manservant to acclaim.
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However, guests at the Wyndham Hotel will still be able to access the front entrance and the valet area.
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In 2017, Love pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an altercation with a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio.
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The king and queen always face the direction of travel and will exit first; their guests face the footmen and will exit after the monarchs.
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There’s a moment when a former general upbraids a footman for not wearing gloves to serve food.
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Hemings was brought to Paris from 1787 to 1789 to work as a servant and maid for Jefferson's household.
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Suddenly, the servant saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around them – representing spiritual forces of divine protection.
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The pilot featured Charles Levin as Coco, a gay houseboy.
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The 25-year-old earned around $28 an hour as a night houseman on the evening shift at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
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Each comes with a personal houseman who helps attune every meal and experience to each guest’s tastes.
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The groom often talks about the team's quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, as family.
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The groom, 25-year-old Dave Fiji, and the helicopter’s pilot, Nikhil Nargundkar, died.
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The Huntington's majordomo does this with an eye toward guests–making sure they’re greeted warmly and that any preferences are known and reflected throughout their stay.
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Guests will be formally announced upon entry by a majordomo with an extremely loud voice, making the ballroom impossible to infiltrate.
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“Butler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butler. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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