as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst
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Recent Examples of bosom
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
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Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
Paramount Pictures, under whom Grant was contracted, worked to contain the narrative, circulating carefully staged images of the pair as the ultimate bosom buddies.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
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Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Venus and Marcus are bosom buddies again.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
Paramount Pictures, under whom Grant was contracted, worked to contain the narrative, circulating carefully staged images of the pair as the ultimate bosom buddies.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bosom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
Noun
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In addition to DJs, these events feature funk and soul performers who are influential in DJing culture, such as Whodini, a pioneering hip-hop group, and the Brides of Funkenstein, a vocal group associated with George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic.
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Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul.
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This 12-inch pan is tri-ply, meaning an aluminum core is wrapped in dual layers of stainless steel.
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Silky tannins are wrapped around flavors of blackberry, black currant, crushed violet petal, and cherry, with a closing note of clove.
Adjective
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
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The Levi’s logo, loosely shaped like a jeans pant pocket, was shrouded in a white covering — but the move counterintuitively generated buzz for the company on social media from amused fans.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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In May 2023, Rissetto was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Louis Joseph testified on Friday that Tyson not only held the girl down, but fondled her breasts.
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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