as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
she's my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation
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Recent Examples of confidant
It is expected to interview investor and Epstein confidant Leon Black later this week.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Vereen stars as an Underground Railroad conductor who acts as an advisor, confidant and asset to the women for their spy ring.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Both Pramaggiore, a onetime rising star in Chicago’s corporate world, and McClain, who was a top lobbyist for the utility and one of Madigan’s closest confidants, were sentenced to two years behind bars and had been scheduled for release in August 2027.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Vereen stars as an Underground Railroad conductor who acts as an advisor, confidant and asset to the women for their spy ring.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.
—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Both Pramaggiore, a onetime rising star in Chicago’s corporate world, and McClain, who was a top lobbyist for the utility and one of Madigan’s closest confidants, were sentenced to two years behind bars and had been scheduled for release in August 2027.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
Noun
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How to keep your best buddy safe and calm during the next several days.
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Founder Todd Graves commissioned the mural by his buddy Brody to celebrate his Times Square location’s third anniversary.
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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