as in buddy
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
is it all right if I bring my amigo Ben to the party?
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Recent Examples of amigo
That conservative part of the Democratic Party, adios amigos, goodbye.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
And, as our amigo Michael Cunningham wrote earlier this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury only increases the odds the Hawks land a very early pick (ping-pong balls pending).
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Matthews will obviously have help from Matthew Knies, who could take another step after a breakout 29-goal, 58-point season, but their third amigo isn’t going to be a 100-point, two-way star.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
And, as our amigo Michael Cunningham wrote earlier this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest injury only increases the odds the Hawks land a very early pick (ping-pong balls pending).
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Matthews will obviously have help from Matthew Knies, who could take another step after a breakout 29-goal, 58-point season, but their third amigo isn’t going to be a 100-point, two-way star.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amigo
Noun
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Much more fun to natter away with your travel buddy.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The film starts as a buddy comedy, with Niki helping out his elderly mentor, Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman, on tuning gigs.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Amigo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amigo. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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