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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
However, if and when that happens, do not expect to be her confidant again.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Several years ago, Andrew Young, the politician, civil rights leader and confidant of Dr. King, was honored at the annual gala thrown by Smith’s foundation, the Tommie Smith Youth Initiative.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
The lyrics were part of the personal trove of the prolific rock ‘n’ roll journalist Al Aronowitz, who cut his own trail through the 1960s as chronicler and confidant of the era’s artists and musicians, including Dylan.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The former leader of the United States had a handful of celebrity confidants.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Several years ago, Andrew Young, the politician, civil rights leader and confidant of Dr. King, was honored at the annual gala thrown by Smith’s foundation, the Tommie Smith Youth Initiative.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
The lyrics were part of the personal trove of the prolific rock ‘n’ roll journalist Al Aronowitz, who cut his own trail through the 1960s as chronicler and confidant of the era’s artists and musicians, including Dylan.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The former leader of the United States had a handful of celebrity confidants.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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