minion
noun
a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.
minions
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pluralof minion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When coders everywhere start muttering to their AI minions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Unfortunately, rebuilding the agency will not be nearly as easy as it was for Musk and his minions to tear it down.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026
Over on one court, a team of minions – complete with yellow-painted faces, oversized googles and beach-styled overalls – are jumping excitedly much like their animated namesake.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
“I’m so happy to see that the minions hitting Olympic ice is becoming real again!! I’ll keep you posted!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
His minions follow, and he peels out, leaving the truth behind.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
