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
There’s more evidence of his mental decline in today’s publication of a book detailing his aides’ and confidants’ efforts to hide the effects of age in the now octogenarian and even more evidence in the release of the audio of his halting performance with former Special Counsel Robert Hur.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
The chief negotiator was Carlos Marroquín, a former rap artist and confidant of the president.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
Longtime county public information director Danny Diehl, a close confidant of Diorio’s, retired earlier this year.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Join forces with a confidant who has your back, as Mars pairs off with Jupiter on June 22.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
The chief negotiator was Carlos Marroquín, a former rap artist and confidant of the president.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
Longtime county public information director Danny Diehl, a close confidant of Diorio’s, retired earlier this year.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Join forces with a confidant who has your back, as Mars pairs off with Jupiter on June 22.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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Your success in dealing with friends and groups today could lead to future travel opportunities or a chance to deal with matters favorably, especially legal matters.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Cassie's friend agreed with Diddy's defense lawyer that the clothing lines had not succeeded because the two had been competing with Rihanna and Beyoncé.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The clip, which Ring shared with Newsweek, captures a typical afternoon for Mako, who can be seen on the footage heading over to his buddy Leonard's house.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Should Congress enact an antitrust exemption for college sports, perhaps, or create a special class of non-employment for student-athletes to ensure they can be exploited in perpetuity by sleazy college officials in polyester slacks and their booster buddies?—
Guy Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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