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as in familiar
closely acquainted
those two army officers have been buddy-buddy for years
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
he's even buddy-buddy to people he's only just met
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Recent Examples of buddy-buddy
The players are all buddy-buddy now.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Sonny’s buddy-buddy competition with Pearce recalls Pitt’s bleeding-heart abolitionist role in 12 Years a Slave, but this rivalry also racializes the same top dog/underdog story that Tom Cruise (an ’80s Paramount alumnus) told in Top Gun: Maverick.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Team of Three The Room Next Door costars Julianne Moore, John Turturro and Tilda Swinton are buddy-buddy at a TIFF celebration dinner on Sept. 7.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
The girls get off to a comically buddy-buddy start, which tells me, as the previous episode did, that all is too well and Genevieve will be evil.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Sonny’s buddy-buddy competition with Pearce recalls Pitt’s bleeding-heart abolitionist role in 12 Years a Slave, but this rivalry also racializes the same top dog/underdog story that Tom Cruise (an ’80s Paramount alumnus) told in Top Gun: Maverick.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Team of Three The Room Next Door costars Julianne Moore, John Turturro and Tilda Swinton are buddy-buddy at a TIFF celebration dinner on Sept. 7.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
The girls get off to a comically buddy-buddy start, which tells me, as the previous episode did, that all is too well and Genevieve will be evil.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy-buddy
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But after the offense scored just one goal against Uxbridge, Quinn and the coaching staff made the move to push Schneider – one of the Porkers’ best finishers – back up to her familiar center-forward position against Canton, along with a couple of other changes.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Which means the vagaries of late October are pretty familiar for this franchise and the bulk of these players.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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My face was cold by the end, but my body was totally warm.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Serve them warm, straight from the oven, with a drizzle of maple glaze and a hot cup of coffee.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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What to Know For Dedication Night, a family member or close friend will join each celebrity for their dedication dance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy lies almost directly overhead in the hours surrounding midnight on October nights, presenting a perfect opportunity to observe the Milky Way's closest neighbor without the atmospheric interference that comes from being close to the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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So the nation's viewers grew used to Carson tucking them in bed, backed by a sprawling big band, with a monologue that gently poked fun at the day's news events and chummy interactions with celebrities.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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No details on who Briney is playing have been announced, but HBO Max did release a sneak peek photo from Season 5, with Briney’s character looking awfully chummy with Jean Smart’s Deborah.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
9 Oct. 2025
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From that point on, the two were inseparable, despite liking rival NFL teams.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple met at a birthday party in 2017 and quickly became inseparable.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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How selfish of Fred Warner, goodness gracious.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Buddy-buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy-buddy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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