as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together
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Recent Examples of compadre
In this crowd, Harris was more of a distant political figure than a hometown compadre.
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Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
This is just a man in his elements, with his Bills Mafia compadres, enjoying the dead of winter.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
And, yes, the Demon Nun brings along some of her visage-less compadres from the previous movie.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 5 July 2023
The weekend was supposed to be about good baseball, the brothers Lowe (Nathaniel and Josh) and Cuban compadres Adolis García and Randy Arozarena showing off.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 11 June 2023
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Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
This is just a man in his elements, with his Bills Mafia compadres, enjoying the dead of winter.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
And, yes, the Demon Nun brings along some of her visage-less compadres from the previous movie.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 5 July 2023
The weekend was supposed to be about good baseball, the brothers Lowe (Nathaniel and Josh) and Cuban compadres Adolis García and Randy Arozarena showing off.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 11 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compadre
Noun
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Dress them up or down for work meetings, a movie night at home, or brunch with friends.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The unique setting called for a bit of creative design, so the couple tapped longtime friend Caroline Rolader of Reu Architects.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then a few of my buddies wear 91.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That disconnect matters because the teddy bear has become more than a bedtime buddy.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Compadre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compadre. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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