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Recent Examples of majordomo
Fresh off his San Vicente Bungalows run, Dimitri Dimitrov was back on hand as Tower Bar’s majordomo.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
Alfred Molina, Ving Rhames, Toby Jones, and Paul Walter Hauser all drop by to add their touches to an underworld majordomo, a dogged BPD Special Ops officer, a political toady and Boston’s single dumbest thug, respectively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
With Herbert, and with palace majordomo Agnes (Riseborough), The Regime is attempting to insert some level of drama into all the scenes about how the rest of the country has to dance to Elena’s ridiculous tunes.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
The majordomo returned and handed Boba a large bag.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
The property was cared for by her majordomo, Vic, a gay Englishman who’d previously run a household for Bette Davis and who was tasked with everything from cleaning up after her dogs to laying out dress options for various social engagements.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2023
Jade Mountain offers a package to hike with your majordomo from the resort who will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the hike.
—James Barrett, Men's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
The revered majordomo died of a heart ailment in 1996 at age 82, at the Getty residence.
—James Reginato, Town & Country, 5 July 2022
His devotees range from music superstars including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to the art world majordomo Sterling Ruby.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
Alfred Molina, Ving Rhames, Toby Jones, and Paul Walter Hauser all drop by to add their touches to an underworld majordomo, a dogged BPD Special Ops officer, a political toady and Boston’s single dumbest thug, respectively.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2024
With Herbert, and with palace majordomo Agnes (Riseborough), The Regime is attempting to insert some level of drama into all the scenes about how the rest of the country has to dance to Elena’s ridiculous tunes.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
The majordomo returned and handed Boba a large bag.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
The property was cared for by her majordomo, Vic, a gay Englishman who’d previously run a household for Bette Davis and who was tasked with everything from cleaning up after her dogs to laying out dress options for various social engagements.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2023
Jade Mountain offers a package to hike with your majordomo from the resort who will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the hike.
—James Barrett, Men's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
The revered majordomo died of a heart ailment in 1996 at age 82, at the Getty residence.
—James Reginato, Town & Country, 5 July 2022
His devotees range from music superstars including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to the art world majordomo Sterling Ruby.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majordomo
Noun
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Want your butler to deliver caviar with all the trimmings?—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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The Reserve Villas, featuring 2 to 5-bedrooms, private infinity pools, modern beach decor, and personal concierge/butler services.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 May 2025
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The show is sharpest when its sights are fixed on Norma and Joe, and also on the looming figure of Norma’s manservant and eternal enabler, Max.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2024
Noun
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There’s a trip to a department store for a fit check, a cameo at the ballet (just to tip the valet!), and a repast of steak, lobster, and champagne.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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Garcia testified Combs and a bodyguard then accompanied him out of the suite and walked him to the valet where his car was parked.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Instead of facing what Alondra is saying, Yasmin strides out of the room and instructs Henry Muck’s footman to fire the secretary.—
Nina Li Coomes,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2024
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Bennett gained some experience at Buckingham Palace as a part-time footman (a lower-ranking role) before quitting the force.—
Peter Rubin,
Longreads,
17 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The houseboy kept bringing food and water.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
6 Oct. 2024
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His mother moved the family to Malden, W.Va., where Washington worked as a salt packer, coal miner and houseboy.—
Tobi Raji,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Only one of the assailants, a servant named Hugh Colne, was charged in the case and imprisoned at Newgate in 1342.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Inside, the mansion’s sprawling basement kitchen, once staffed by dozens of servants, cleverly doubles as the Russells’ New York kitchen.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Given that data is currency in the modern era and AI can reshape industries overnight, her leadership is vital to helping boards become stewards of innovation and accountability for the future.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Hopefully more stewards of the land will start thinking more like the Centrale Agricole, if given the chance and support of local government and producers.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Guests are generally the people closest to the bride and groom, who traditionally make a speech on the evening, according to The Knot.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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However, the day before their wedding, the bride and groom decided not to.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Majordomo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majordomo. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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