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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
Noun
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Actor-comedian Cecily Strong is 42.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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The British Whitehall, primarily known as a stand-up comedian, panel show guest and presenter, makes a fine romantic lead.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 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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One hums with high-speed drills and anxiety; the other echoes with joyful barks and tail wags.—
Henry I. Miller,
STAT,
28 Jan. 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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Comedic actress Jackie Hoffman joins other brash Broadway broads for a return of Douglas Carter Beane‘s tribute to early 20th century humorist Dorothy Parker.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Second banana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20banana. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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