sideman
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- noun
- /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/
- he said you'd be a good sideman because you'd rather take a bullet than make a noise, m.
Examples
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The actor was well-known as a talented sideman, always supporting the lead with his exceptional skills.
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What, I'm just a sideman now?
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You know, that Wolf, the way he stood up for his sideman, maybe he could teach you something, Mud.
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Will's dad is a sideman.
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He supports the sidemen so so, so much.
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Given Jimi Hendrix's reputation as one of popular music's most celebrated innovators, it's almost hard to imagine him in the role of a sideman in service to others.
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During the project, she acted as a sideman, providing crucial assistance to her colleague who led the team.
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As a sideman, he helped his business partner with essential tasks that ensured their success.
Synonyms
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4.7
A friend who helps you meet or talk to someone you like
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3.5
A person who helps a leader and is trusted with important work
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3.5
A man who helps or replaces someone during dangerous tasks
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8.5
A person who does field tasks and gathers information for someone else
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Etymology
Sideman comes from side ('at the side') and man ('person'), so it suggests a person who stands beside and helps someone else. That's why a sideman can mean a trusted helper or assistant who supports a leader rather than being in the spotlight.