Synonyms of confidante

confidante

noun

ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• confidant
• pal
• colleague
• intimate
• compadre
• chum
• sister
• familiar
• comrade
• crony
• partner
• musketeer
• alter ego
• brother
• acquaintance
• amigo
• mate
• companion
• collaborator
• ally
• peer
• accomplice
• associate
• fellow
• benefactor
• cohort
• supporter
• hearty
• sympathizer
• blood brother
• abettor
• pen pal
• sport
• hobnobber
• friendly
• well-wisher
• main man
• confederate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• adversary
• competitor
• opponent
• antagonist
• rival
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confidante

Here’s what’s happening Lightcap has been one of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s closest confidantes since the early days of the company. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

As Mia’s best friend and confidante, Lilly supported her through the transition to royal life—though not always as enthusiastically as Mia might have liked. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Ask a family member or confidante to do the research for you. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 July 2026

Serving as seamstress and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln, Keckley is remembered today as a designer, educator, abolitionist, and writer. — Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026