orbiter
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈɔːrbɪtər/
- Informal
:
satélite
- Sorry to say it, but that's kind of the definition of "beta orbiter."
Examples
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Maybe you reserve this "only" statement for orbiters.
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Crew members are doing well... and all systems of the orbiter are performing satisfactorily.
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I never have, but if I am honest with myself, I know they are orbiters and "glass dicks."
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Athol, I like to have female orbiters.
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For some women, having an orbiter who'll give them an ear and a modicum of emotional support/validation is enough reward.
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Your example is a perfect one—beta orbiters who just haven't figured out the way to get into your pants yet.
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He soon grew acquainted with their many orbiters, wannabes, hangers-on, and fellow travelers.
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The celebrity surrounded herself with loyal orbiters who were eager to share her life with their social media followers.
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As a popular actor, he often attracted numerous orbiters who wanted to be part of his exclusive circle.
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Many aspiring influencers became orbiters of the famous blogger to gain more visibility and followers.
Synonyms
20
7.4
A person who follows and supports a more powerful leader
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8.9
A person who spends time in a palace and advises the king or queen
Compounds
- Offensive
A man who often supports and admires a woman without romantic interest from her
How Close
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Orbiter uses the same idea from orbit and orbis, 'circle', as a memory hook: picture someone quietly moving in a circle around a more important person. That's why we call a close follower an orbiter — they stay near a celebrity or leader, always going around them but not the center.