as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
only her closest confidantes know what she's going through
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Recent Examples of confidante
In many ways, Maxwell has always been in charge – becoming a confidante of financier Jeffrey Epstein and connecting the rich and famous to turning the tables on lawyers during a deposition.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 July 2025
That work will now fall to his replacement, Irene Parker, the satellite division’s third-in-command and a close confidante of Jacobs, according to a former NOAA official.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Wiles had told confidantes that some of her contacts from her personal phone had been stolen by a hacker.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
At times a close confidante of the president, the far-right activist has repeatedly attacked Bondi throughout the fracas over Epstein while seeming to defend Trump.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 July 2025
That work will now fall to his replacement, Irene Parker, the satellite division’s third-in-command and a close confidante of Jacobs, according to a former NOAA official.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Wiles had told confidantes that some of her contacts from her personal phone had been stolen by a hacker.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
At times a close confidante of the president, the far-right activist has repeatedly attacked Bondi throughout the fracas over Epstein while seeming to defend Trump.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidante
Noun
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Brandon was also the stepson of country singer Reba McEntire, Clarkson's close friend.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a twist, the kidnappers mistakenly snatch Trey’s buddy Kyle (Elijah Wright) – the son of King’s driver and childhood friend Paul (Jeffrey Wright) – but the deal for Kyle's life remains.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, the studio ultimately passed on the raunchy comedy about a pack of male dogs’ last hurrah the night before their buddy Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) is to be neutered.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s inner circle, including incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, close confidant Stephen Miller, and Vance, were among those who floated breaking up this sweeping legislative agenda into two or three separate bills, according to three people present.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carone, Adams’ longtime political confidant who now chairs his reelection campaign, founded Financial Vision in 2018 with his ex-law partner, Howard Fensterman, and others, business records show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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“Confidante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidante. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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