as in friends
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 confidantes
The childhood confidantes are set to collaborate once again for Netflix's upcoming kidnapping crime film Animals.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Most presidents have come to rely on White House staff, friends and confidantes whose portfolios are mostly beyond the reach of congressional oversight, like Trump’s immigration consigliere Stephen Miller.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The third chronicles Ah-jin’s downfall, which leads to the deaths of her closest confidantes, school friend Kim Jae-oh (Love Scout’s Kim Do-hoon) and ex-stepbrother Yun Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae).
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The four-member chat is populated by Peterson and three close confidantes, all of them vegan and always on standby for effusive commentary about the latest dog or cat who deserves a home.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Trusted advisors, coaches, and confidantes offer accountability and perspective, thereby mitigating the potential for blind spots to become liabilities.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sisters, in particular, influence the thoughts, opinions and actions of many of Austen’s heroines, acting as confidantes or foils.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These virtual confidantes can provide empathy, support and, sometimes, deep relationships.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Higgins is the son of SNL producer and writer Steve Higgins, one of Lorne Michaels’ close confidantes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Most presidents have come to rely on White House staff, friends and confidantes whose portfolios are mostly beyond the reach of congressional oversight, like Trump’s immigration consigliere Stephen Miller.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The third chronicles Ah-jin’s downfall, which leads to the deaths of her closest confidantes, school friend Kim Jae-oh (Love Scout’s Kim Do-hoon) and ex-stepbrother Yun Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae).
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The four-member chat is populated by Peterson and three close confidantes, all of them vegan and always on standby for effusive commentary about the latest dog or cat who deserves a home.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Trusted advisors, coaches, and confidantes offer accountability and perspective, thereby mitigating the potential for blind spots to become liabilities.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sisters, in particular, influence the thoughts, opinions and actions of many of Austen’s heroines, acting as confidantes or foils.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These virtual confidantes can provide empathy, support and, sometimes, deep relationships.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Higgins is the son of SNL producer and writer Steve Higgins, one of Lorne Michaels’ close confidantes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidantes
Noun
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Lena Marie contacted the center on Antusas’ behalf when the two were just friends.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Users can explore articles, product guides and advice from editors, medical professionals and patients, as well as create their own registry for family and friends to shop from.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Cochran — who was mentored by celebrity chef Marc Forgione and now counts him among her buddies — friends and family are at her core.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The king certainly won't attack his buddies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, both confidants are said to be willing to testify under oath about Bass’s actions if required by legal proceedings.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Vrabel’s closest confidants?—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Confidantes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidantes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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