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
No wonder Zamiri has found himself in the inner circles of some of the world’s most interesting and sought-after stars, and not just as the visionary behind their music videos or press campaigns, but also as a friend and confidant.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
And since season two of Power and season two of Force, Gary Lennon has been my rock, my confidant.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
One was Gösta Stenman, who served as Schjerfbeck’s gallerist and local champion; the other was Einar Reuter, a young forester and artist, who became her confidant and crush.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The star laughed in her study (and favorite room) with longtime secretary and confidant Ines Bruscia in 1964.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
And since season two of Power and season two of Force, Gary Lennon has been my rock, my confidant.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
One was Gösta Stenman, who served as Schjerfbeck’s gallerist and local champion; the other was Einar Reuter, a young forester and artist, who became her confidant and crush.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The star laughed in her study (and favorite room) with longtime secretary and confidant Ines Bruscia in 1964.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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My friends have been shoved down, tear gassed, pulled over by ICE.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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On one occasion my friend was coming for dinner at my house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kevin and his buddy Jason Young started texting.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This beach is also dog-friendly, so count it a great place to bring a little buddy of your own.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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