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Recent Examples of second banana
Towns might be better off as a second banana than a No. 1 option anyway.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Riley emerges as an extremely realistic teenage character, one who probably deserves better than being the second banana to a bunch of muppety emotions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
First introduced in the ’60s, the Teen Titans are a group of superpowered young ‘uns traditionally led by Batman’s second banana Robin, fighting alongside heroes like Cyborg, Raven, Starfire and Beast Boy.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
Just as Lone Ranger needed Tonto, so many pop culture icons wouldn't have half their appeal without these top-notch second bananas — see why Chewbacca, Turtle, Willow, and more made the cut.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Riley emerges as an extremely realistic teenage character, one who probably deserves better than being the second banana to a bunch of muppety emotions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
First introduced in the ’60s, the Teen Titans are a group of superpowered young ‘uns traditionally led by Batman’s second banana Robin, fighting alongside heroes like Cyborg, Raven, Starfire and Beast Boy.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
Just as Lone Ranger needed Tonto, so many pop culture icons wouldn't have half their appeal without these top-notch second bananas — see why Chewbacca, Turtle, Willow, and more made the cut.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second banana
Noun
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Inflated prices are likely due to Trump’s trade war, with tariffs imposed on the country’s top banana suppliers.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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In Planet of the Apes and for some reason Better Man, these apes are first on the call sheet, Chimps in a Leading Role, top banana.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bernabe caught the attention of Twitter gagman and Banana Capital founder Turner Novak, who’s made a name for himself by entwining industry analysis with creative memes on social media.—
Nina Wolpow,
Forbes,
23 Sep. 2021
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Indeed, many New Yorker artists once relied on gagmen.—
Thomas Vinciguerra,
WSJ,
16 Nov. 2018
Noun
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In addition to Stewart, episodes are hosted by comedians Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Both comedians joined the legendary sketch show in 1995, with Shannon arriving midway through season 20 and Ferrell jumping aboard in season 21.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maybe a nameless urban wag first dubbed them battleships on some Fleet Street in another town.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
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Two hours later, an emotional encounter full of tail wags and smiles played out as Captain and Wood were joyfully reunited in the most unusual of circumstances.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Fellow humorist Tane Danger hosted the event, which was attended by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Metro Transit administrators, drivers, mechanics and Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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Mississippi humorist Landon Bryant has created quite a conversation around pear salad recently.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Brian Doyle-Murray, the older brother of Bill, stars in Caddyshack as the droll Lou Loomis, manager of the caddies.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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“Second banana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20banana. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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