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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
It’s expected to come in fourth this weekend after clearing the $300 million mark last week at the domestic box office in a major milestone for DC Studios, which has struggled far more than Marvel.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Germany's gross domestic had contracted by 0.2% in the fourth quarter.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Given the collapse of French football’s latest domestic TV deal, Textor’s sale of Lyon’s indoor arena and women’s football teams, and Rayan Cherki et al, can Lyon cover that amount?
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
It’s expected to come in fourth this weekend after clearing the $300 million mark last week at the domestic box office in a major milestone for DC Studios, which has struggled far more than Marvel.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
Elemental did a 5x multiple, for a final domestic of $154.4M. Reviews for Elio stand at 82% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, which is higher than Elemental‘s 73%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Germany's gross domestic had contracted by 0.2% in the fourth quarter.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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But when a betrayal fractures their relationship, Genevieve is forced to weigh the value of ambition against familial loyalty.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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His familial strife dealing with his disapproving father William (Dougray Scott) and denial-riddled mother Antonia (Catherine McCormack) is given priority around the midpoint and doesn’t let up until the finale.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, there could be further oil to discover and the find showed Poland's commitment to find indigenous sources of oil and gas.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Explore colorful markets like the Witches’ Market, known for indigenous crafts and herbal remedies.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Julia is dressed quite plainly in servants’ clothing, while Henry looks slightly more well-to-do, though he’s also fitted in muted browns (and notably is wearing a kilt!).—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Another character dreams of running away to operate a shrimp boat with her Filipino servant, an aesthete who paints watercolors and practices his French.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 July 2025
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.—
Kara Nelson,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
25 Nov. 2020
Adjective
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Inflation has stayed relatively tame through Trump’s earlier tariff rounds, but that could change as higher rates kick in.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The east swelters while Phoenix gets a reprieve While Phoenix has enjoyed relatively tame temperatures for much of July, large swaths of the country are scorching.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The Verdict Lizard Island is rich with history (aboriginal and colonial) and is such an environmental wonder that researchers from around the world come here to study the reef.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that village dogs are also known as primitive, aboriginal, or landrace dogs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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