informal
: best friend
The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …—
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VIPs included Princesse Lamballe of Italy and the Polignacs, a family of French nobles, including her bestie, the Duchesse de Polignac, along with an attractive buffet of artists, musicians, and actors.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
Former besties Julia Lemigova and Adriana de Moura’s feud took such a bizarre turn that even Bravo ringleader Andy Cohen was left speechless.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
This impromptu boat party ended up being the perfect way to celebrate my bestie’s birthday.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The besties have found a rhythm that works for them and their home, despite the fact that Green hates to be on the road for the NBA season when his wife is close to her delivery date.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
Former besties Julia Lemigova and Adriana de Moura’s feud took such a bizarre turn that even Bravo ringleader Andy Cohen was left speechless.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
This impromptu boat party ended up being the perfect way to celebrate my bestie’s birthday.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The besties have found a rhythm that works for them and their home, despite the fact that Green hates to be on the road for the NBA season when his wife is close to her delivery date.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Bestie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestie. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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