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
Another consideration was that Powell’s character was supposed to swiftly achieve the elaborate look on his own, with just the help of one other person— trusted confidant Danny (Frankie Rodriguez), who’s also the team mascot — and a tube of party store glue.
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Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Probes have touched some of Sánchez's closest confidants, as well as his wife and brother.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Friends and former confidants on college baseball staffs still went out of their way to recommend him.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Probes have touched some of Sánchez's closest confidants, as well as his wife and brother.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Friends and former confidants on college baseball staffs still went out of their way to recommend him.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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There isn’t a mini bar in most rooms (the suite does have one), so plan on becoming close friends with the servers during your stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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President Barack Obama has called on several high-profile friends to celebrate the opening of his new presidential center in Chicago.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Schwarts was at the game with two buddies, Nehoray Karadi and Moor Ailoz, who live in Milwaukee.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Evan and his buddies happen to stumble into the island’s sacrificial chamber during the storm, and while trying to chase them out, Kenny ends up victim to the curse.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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