as in friends
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 confidants
In addition to Chase and his family, the doc includes revealing interviews with the star’s former collaborators and confidants, including Mike Ovitz, Dan Aykroyd, Beverly D’Angelo, Goldie Hawn, Lorne Michaels, Ryan Reynolds and Martin Short.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Regardless, Rubio has reportedly been telling confidants that Vance has the first right of refusal regarding a presidential campaign.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025
Although the long-term effects of using chatbots as companions or confidants is unknown, the recent case of a teen committing suicide while interacting with ChatGPT is a tragic reminder of generative AI’s risks and the importance of ensuring people’s personal security along with their privacy.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Ready to be confidants for decades to come?
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Outkast, comprising members André 3000 and Big Boi, were inducted by Donald Glover and brought nearly all of their collaborators and confidants in attendance on stage to celebrate the honor.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The regime, still tightly controlled by Kim Jong Un, is likely to maintain existing structures and policies, with Choe Ryong Hae and other confidants continuing to implement the leader's priorities.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the elder Van Praag’s friends and confidants is a football coach in Florida by the name of George LePorte.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
For Kendra Hilty, a TikTok user whose saga about falling in love with her psychiatrist has gone viral, her chatbots are like confidants.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Regardless, Rubio has reportedly been telling confidants that Vance has the first right of refusal regarding a presidential campaign.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025
Although the long-term effects of using chatbots as companions or confidants is unknown, the recent case of a teen committing suicide while interacting with ChatGPT is a tragic reminder of generative AI’s risks and the importance of ensuring people’s personal security along with their privacy.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Ready to be confidants for decades to come?
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Outkast, comprising members André 3000 and Big Boi, were inducted by Donald Glover and brought nearly all of their collaborators and confidants in attendance on stage to celebrate the honor.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The regime, still tightly controlled by Kim Jong Un, is likely to maintain existing structures and policies, with Choe Ryong Hae and other confidants continuing to implement the leader's priorities.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the elder Van Praag’s friends and confidants is a football coach in Florida by the name of George LePorte.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
For Kendra Hilty, a TikTok user whose saga about falling in love with her psychiatrist has gone viral, her chatbots are like confidants.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidants
Noun
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But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers also have the option to shop and deliver supplies, meet up with their buddies in the store or donate via gift card.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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After that initial week, my buddies from college came down to see me, which was super nice.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Confidants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidants. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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