: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner
Examples of sidekick in a Sentence
the mayor and his sidekick
movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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Of course, the deal falls apart the instant Remick's slimy sidekick Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz) delivers the bad news at a party hosted by Charlize Theron.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats hope this is a sign of backlash against Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency sidekick, Elon Musk.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Matthew McConaughey turns in one of his most sensitive performances to date as an astronaut sent on a complex mission of alien communication, while Anne Hathaway turns what could have been a drab sidekick role into a wrenching portrait of regret.
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Of course, cats can also be fiercely loyal themselves and make for great sidekicks for our heroes (and some villains...).
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats hope this is a sign of backlash against Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency sidekick, Elon Musk.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Matthew McConaughey turns in one of his most sensitive performances to date as an astronaut sent on a complex mission of alien communication, while Anne Hathaway turns what could have been a drab sidekick role into a wrenching portrait of regret.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Of course, cats can also be fiercely loyal themselves and make for great sidekicks for our heroes (and some villains...).
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sidekick
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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sidekick
noun
side·kick
ˈsīd-ˌkik 
: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper
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