best friend
noun
plural best friends
1
: a person's closest and dearest friend
She's my best friend.
We have been best friends since high school.
2
: a person's most desirable or valuable possession or resource
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but gold is more affordable.—
William Giese
William GieseLycra-cotton leggings and tunic tops are the pregnant woman's best friend, sartorially speaking.—Anne Reeks
Anne ReeksWhen cops bang on the door, the toilet is a drug dealer's best friend.—Frederick Kaufman
Frederick KaufmanExamples of best friend in a Sentence
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Set in the 1970s, the movie centers on 12-year-old Dustin, who befriends devout Christian and senior citizen Jonathan Sperry, who starts mentoring Dustin and his two best friends.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
The Freeform reality show explores the personal lives of Wayne and his blended family, which includes his ex-wife and best friend Mandie Taketa, 48, their daughter Maile Brady, 21, Taketa’s partner Jason Fordham, 40 and Sundance, the 2-year-old son of Taketa and Fordham.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Other cast members include Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, as Mina’s best friend as well as Christoph Waltz, as a vampire-hunting priest who is on Dracula’s tail.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 July 2024
One of my best friends once said, ‘Your aesthetic is Waylon Jennings meets Tim Burton,’ which feels pretty dead-on.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 17 July 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
The Freeform reality show explores the personal lives of Wayne and his blended family, which includes his ex-wife and best friend Mandie Taketa, 48, their daughter Maile Brady, 21, Taketa’s partner Jason Fordham, 40 and Sundance, the 2-year-old son of Taketa and Fordham.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Other cast members include Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, as Mina’s best friend as well as Christoph Waltz, as a vampire-hunting priest who is on Dracula’s tail.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 July 2024
One of my best friends once said, ‘Your aesthetic is Waylon Jennings meets Tim Burton,’ which feels pretty dead-on.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 17 July 2024
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“Best friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%20friend. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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