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
The Vault by Robb Report is now offering you and seven confidants (or bandmates) a rare chance to write and produce your own song alongside music-industry pros.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
And as Dave Delgado, the shop teacher who becomes Nancy’s confidant, Gael García Bernal tries to echo Kidman’s bubbly innocence, though he’s also tasked with flare-ups of ugliness that make this approach jarring.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
After Lennon’s murder, Sheff developed a friendship with Ono, now 92, and received access to her family, collaborators and confidants.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The proposal to use government savings to distribute $5,000 checks to American taxpayers has been backed by President Donald Trump and his billionaire backer and close confidant Elon Musk.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
And as Dave Delgado, the shop teacher who becomes Nancy’s confidant, Gael García Bernal tries to echo Kidman’s bubbly innocence, though he’s also tasked with flare-ups of ugliness that make this approach jarring.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
After Lennon’s murder, Sheff developed a friendship with Ono, now 92, and received access to her family, collaborators and confidants.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The proposal to use government savings to distribute $5,000 checks to American taxpayers has been backed by President Donald Trump and his billionaire backer and close confidant Elon Musk.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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Listen to this article An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The buddy comedy was up against a very condensed marketing and PR window and still managed to pull off a viral campaign featuring film stars Keke Palmer and SZA.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was revealed that the bombing was orchestrated by two former U.S. Army buddies, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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