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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
after several years as a photographer's helpmate, the young man decided to pursue his own ambitions in commercial photography
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as in wife
a female partner in a marriage
the man and his helpmate of 50 years decided that it was high time they took a trip around the world together
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Recent Examples of helpmate
The sheltering animals become a makeshift community of helpmates, but marauders onshore, and in the air, abound.
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Catilina actually is a sci-fi hero, a collection of stereotypes about radical brilliance — brooding, brash, impatient, and masculine (the women in Megalopolis are cast as supportive helpmates or scheming bitches) — whose world-saving project is a blank space the movie can’t actually envision.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Finally, Harris-Biden 2024 could open the door to a new era of political stagecraft where women are front-and-center, and men are their helpmates.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
Popular on Variety Nika King portrays the dynamic Donna, who is more force than mere helpmate.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 4 July 2024
Sarah’s love of the British countryside and history, her total dedication to researching narratives and developing textile techniques—and her loyalty—made her Lee McQueen’s ideal helpmate in producing his spectacular feats of fashion theater throughout the 2000s.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2023
On the face of it, your partner doesn’t seem to have placed a high priority on being your stalwart helpmate.
—Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 4 Apr. 2023
If that’s true, Biden will need an LBJ-style willingness to bully and cajole his party’s caucus along with an FDR-sized resolve to go against the vast power and resources of the industry that has allies on his team and sees him as a pliable helpmate.
—Libby Watson, The New Republic, 21 Aug. 2020
And Guenevere is now a strategic helpmate, periodically outthinking her husband.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Catilina actually is a sci-fi hero, a collection of stereotypes about radical brilliance — brooding, brash, impatient, and masculine (the women in Megalopolis are cast as supportive helpmates or scheming bitches) — whose world-saving project is a blank space the movie can’t actually envision.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Finally, Harris-Biden 2024 could open the door to a new era of political stagecraft where women are front-and-center, and men are their helpmates.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
Popular on Variety Nika King portrays the dynamic Donna, who is more force than mere helpmate.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 4 July 2024
Sarah’s love of the British countryside and history, her total dedication to researching narratives and developing textile techniques—and her loyalty—made her Lee McQueen’s ideal helpmate in producing his spectacular feats of fashion theater throughout the 2000s.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2023
On the face of it, your partner doesn’t seem to have placed a high priority on being your stalwart helpmate.
—Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 4 Apr. 2023
If that’s true, Biden will need an LBJ-style willingness to bully and cajole his party’s caucus along with an FDR-sized resolve to go against the vast power and resources of the industry that has allies on his team and sees him as a pliable helpmate.
—Libby Watson, The New Republic, 21 Aug. 2020
And Guenevere is now a strategic helpmate, periodically outthinking her husband.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpmate
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Payton once counted Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer among his assistants with the New Orleans Saints.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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At one point, the blaze encroached upon the homes of Close and assistant Tony Newnan, who live near the edge of the fire zone.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Hyde and his wife, Amanda, would jet Ciffa to their home near San Diego to cut Micah’s and their young son’s hair.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In addition to his wife, Cohen is survived by children Benjamin, Gabriel and Lily Cohen.Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Blinken and his top aides have spent months trying to sell Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Gulf Arab nations on the plan, which outlines how Gaza would be run without Hamas in charge of the territory.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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And of the many unlicensed home care aides who work in gray market, many are immigrants, including many who are undocumented.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Some Republican lawmakers distanced themselves on Monday from House Speaker Mike Johnson's suggestion that federal disaster aid to California should be conditioned.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Disney has pledged $15 million in aid for those affected by the wildfires, with funds going toward organizations like the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food bank, while additional resources would be offered to any affected employee.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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Two of Biden’s close aides – deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini and Anthony Bernal, Jill Biden's top adviser – will take the lead on planning for a presidential library, Axios reported in December.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Facebook announced the prominent Republican Joel Kaplan as its new president of global affairs earlier this month, replacing former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.Michael D. Carroll AND Theo Burman, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But there’s also no shame going with the sidekick, who proved his mettle after 10 games out by not missing a single defensive beat.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the time since, Gunna has continued to battle allegations of snitching from fans, and Lil Baby, once a sidekick, has distanced himself from affiliating with the YSL rapper.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Helpmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpmate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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