Synonyms of confidantes

confidantes

noun

plural of confidante

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friends
• buddies
• confidants
• colleagues
• pals
• intimates
• chums
• compadres
• cronies
• comrades
• sisters
• acquaintances
• familiars
• musketeers
• amigos
• partners
• brothers
• alter egos
• mates
• associates
• peers
• allies
• companions
• collaborators
• cohorts
• accomplices
• sports
• supporters
• benefactors
• fellows
• sympathizers
• confederates
• abettors
• blood brothers
• hearties
• well-wishers
• pen pals
• hobnobbers
• friendlies
• main men

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemies
• foes
• competitors
• opponents
• adversaries
• rivals
• antagonists
• archenemies
• nemeses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confidantes

Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan Hope Davis plays Nancy Reagan, who, beyond her duties as first lady, was one of her husband’s closest confidantes and wielded considerable influence behind the scenes during his presidency. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

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

He was found to have been staying near his hometown of Castelvetrano in western Sicily, his fugitive lifestyle facilitated by his sister and close confidantes. — CBS News, 28 May 2026

To fulfill their general education language requirement, the Vijums twins took American Sign Language and tackled other courses sitting across from each other in study rooms on campus, where whiteboards were their confidantes. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

With their double lives colliding in unexpectedly hilarious and dangerous ways, the two men are forced to reluctantly become confidantes and partners on the road to fatherhood. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026

Some of Vance’s confidantes, however, believe that Hegseth’s portrayal has been so positive as to be misleading. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026

Lauren bounces ideas off her colleagues and confidantes in a winemaker tasting group, which also includes Emma Kosicek, Tony’s daughter. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026

For Brian, that’s being 17 years old with no classmate confidantes to call his own. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026