as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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Recent Examples of sidekick
That includes the requisite talking animal sidekick, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), and the damsel in distress, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz).
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Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Elijah Oshin is taking on the role of Harry's friend and fellow student Dean Thomas, while Finn Stephens and William Nash take on the role of Draco Malfoy's (Lox Pratt) sidekicks, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, respectively.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The big-city rom-com, the natural habitat for the cheery sidekick, doesn’t get made as often anymore.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
But the show’s biggest star — outside of Briggs himself — is Darcy the Mail Girl, who has elevated during the series to be the host’s intrepid sidekick and foil.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Elijah Oshin is taking on the role of Harry's friend and fellow student Dean Thomas, while Finn Stephens and William Nash take on the role of Draco Malfoy's (Lox Pratt) sidekicks, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, respectively.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The big-city rom-com, the natural habitat for the cheery sidekick, doesn’t get made as often anymore.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
But the show’s biggest star — outside of Briggs himself — is Darcy the Mail Girl, who has elevated during the series to be the host’s intrepid sidekick and foil.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidekick
Noun
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Gone are the days of having your assistant call around to try to get you on a flight.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bobenmoyer spent seven years as a dental assistant.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lines of communication appeared to reopen when Prince Harry's new aides and one of the King's key staffers met for the first time in July.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The outlet also reported that Harry’s aides had a private meeting with the king’s communications secretary in London.—
Emily Trainham , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said deputies were responding after a possible helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington State.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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David Forman, deputy commandant of midshipmen, a midshipman who mistook authorized law enforcement as a threat engaged and was injured in the process.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidekick. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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