as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
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Recent Examples of buddy
Cooper, who graduated with a degree in political science, walked down the hill with a buddy in the School of Liberal Arts.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
But one of their best outings in recent memory was Monday, when John and Ashley went picking with John’s buddy and Ashley’s mom.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
So thank you, little buddy, for saving my life.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Saturday Night Live guest host Matt Damon reprised his role as Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, who reveals to drinking buddies Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel what Donald Trump‘s political future will look like.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
But one of their best outings in recent memory was Monday, when John and Ashley went picking with John’s buddy and Ashley’s mom.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
So thank you, little buddy, for saving my life.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Saturday Night Live guest host Matt Damon reprised his role as Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, who reveals to drinking buddies Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel what Donald Trump‘s political future will look like.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for buddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy
Noun
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Then, style it with jeans to hit the town for drinks with your closest friends.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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For families At Lanai Adventure Park, located near Sensei Lana'i, A Four Seasons Resort, families and friends can bond with ziplining, e-bike tours, and challenge courses with more than 70 obstacles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Wear it as a one-and-done travel outfit, to chill around the house, or for brunch with pals.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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And Colbert made the most of it, bringing on special cameos from pals like Tig Notaro, his original bandleader, and a certain lad from Liverpool.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Her longtime surgical partner and confidant, Kamyar (Laurent Capelluto), is about to go on paternity leave.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Yermak was a trusted confidant of Zelensky, who resisted persistent pressure to replace him, and a powerful figure in the government.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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