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Recent Examples of second banana
Nick Jonas is currently in negotiations to play Paul Stanley, Kiss' lead singer (but second banana to bassist Gene Simmons, whose casting remains a mystery, as spokesman for the group).
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Gordon has frequently run off attempts from Thunder second banana Jalen Williams, who’s struggled mightily in shooting 24% from the floor the last three games.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
And finally, Watkins (Florida State’s leading scorer last season) is a matchup problem, a big wing/forward who could be an ace second banana for a great team.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Towns might be better off as a second banana than a No. 1 option anyway.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Gordon has frequently run off attempts from Thunder second banana Jalen Williams, who’s struggled mightily in shooting 24% from the floor the last three games.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
And finally, Watkins (Florida State’s leading scorer last season) is a matchup problem, a big wing/forward who could be an ace second banana for a great team.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Towns might be better off as a second banana than a No. 1 option anyway.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second banana
Noun
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Inflated prices are likely a byproduct of the president’s trade war, with tariffs imposed on the country’s top banana suppliers.—
Claire Malon,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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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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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
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Hear comedians workshop their jokes Hear some jokes-in-progress from Cincinnati's local talent.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Include the name of the band, solo artist or comedian, and the year of their performance.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many critics, political pundits, and wags asked, somewhat rhetorically, whether anyone in the administration recalls how handing the responsibility of nuclear weaponry over to machines turned out in the Terminator movies.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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The latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has some wag to it.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ted Flicker, who wrote and directed The President’s Analyst, was a courageous TV humorist who pitched Paramount at a moment when that chaotic studio desperately needed a hit.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
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The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Second banana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20banana. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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