apple-polishers

noun

Definition of apple-polishersnext
plural of apple-polisher
as in brownnosers
a person who flatters another in order to get ahead a transparent apple-polisher whose fulsome praise fooled no one

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  1. minions
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  3. pupils
Noun
  • The monkeys are destined to become her minions, but the creatures also mark the dividing line between Elphaba and Glinda in Part One.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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  • Advertisement Recalls happen when food is found to be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites, due to the presence of foreign objects such as glass or metal, or if packaging fails to note a major allergen.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This reusable steel filter straw removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from water.
    Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of parasites
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  • Harry asked pupils their names and ages in the language, and Meghan brought up their 5-year-old son, Prince Archie, in conversation with a child.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • At the very beginning, there were only several dozens of pupils in the school.
    Yuriy Zaliznyak, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of pupils
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