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Adjective
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Plentiful staff are ever-present and always obliging, without being obsequious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026 -
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have bristled at French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic dualities, standing up to Trump in public while courting him in private with obsequious texts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After all, the deal — for a long-forsaken project, an action-comedy franchise starring two aging stars — underscores the servile fealty of new Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison amid their recent maneuvering to take control of TikTok and Warner Bros. Discovery (the latter seemingly futile).—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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Earlier this year, my colleague and bud Kelefa Sanneh suggested that music critics, as a lot, have gone soft—becoming submissive, overly agreeable, and, in some cases, nearly servile.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gianni Versace’s women were never so subservient.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The concern is that the president’s attacks on the Fed could result in a central bank that’s more subservient to the White House.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But letting the neck of her white t-shirt peek through at the top tells us that this outfit was made with both style and comfort in mind, not a slavish devotion to trends.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a stylist has had to cancel his own honeymoon due to delays in the tour, indicating both slavish, life-altering devotion to the British pop star in her coterie, but also her obliviousness to such things going on.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After implanting him with the device, a now docile Hank reveals that he's already released implanted people into the Wasteland — and that they've been given instructions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company’s narrative is that payroll and workforce data, properly interpreted, can help executives anticipate risks, model future obligations, and adjust workforce strategies with a confidence grounded in compliant, evaluated records.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The loss of seats was needed to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, Perry said.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Obeisant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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