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a military officer who assists another high-ranking officer
He served as an aide-de-camp to the calvary commander.
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Recent Examples of aides-de-camp
All our aides-de-camp are top in their respective psychiatric branches.
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Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aides-de-camp
Noun
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This includes value from free or low-cost digital goods such as internet search, social media, and AI assistants.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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People don’t see the work that NHL assistants do beyond the practices and games.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Commissioner aides receive $400 per month.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That total includes 4,428 rescues, 84,676 preventative actions, 34,723 enforcement contacts, and 1,807 medical aids.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Balance aids in handling the inevitable turbulence.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Aides-de-camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aides-de-camp. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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