as in friend
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 confidant
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Gabriel Mann played Nolan Ross, Emily Thorne's close confidant.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 10 May 2025
Giant Live Nation has named Richard Grenell, an close confidant and ally of President Donald Trump recently in the headlines for slamming Les Misérables actors and Lin Manuel Miranda, to its board of directors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 May 2025
As first reported by The News, lawyer Frank Carone, Adams’ ex-chief of staff and political confidant who’s also close with Mastro, has recently provided pro bono advice to the housing opponents.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, 2018, co-defendant and confidant Cortlen Henry rushed into Memorial Hospital Miramar’s emergency room, according to court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 10 May 2025
Giant Live Nation has named Richard Grenell, an close confidant and ally of President Donald Trump recently in the headlines for slamming Les Misérables actors and Lin Manuel Miranda, to its board of directors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 May 2025
As first reported by The News, lawyer Frank Carone, Adams’ ex-chief of staff and political confidant who’s also close with Mastro, has recently provided pro bono advice to the housing opponents.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, 2018, co-defendant and confidant Cortlen Henry rushed into Memorial Hospital Miramar’s emergency room, according to court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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