as in friend
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 confidante
In Time’s article, he’s listed as a sponsor for rapper Eminem and a close confidante for best-selling artist George Michael, who died after years of extensive drug use.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Kennedy, who began the 2024 campaign as a Democratic candidate, suspended his bid and joined forces with Trump in August, becoming a powerful surrogate and a close confidante in the final months of the race.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
Throughout her memoir, Cher refers to Bono as a close confidante, often seeking advice or support from him in times of trouble.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The latter quickly becomes more than a simple assistant and turns into a true confidante for Clarissa.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Kennedy, who began the 2024 campaign as a Democratic candidate, suspended his bid and joined forces with Trump in August, becoming a powerful surrogate and a close confidante in the final months of the race.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
Throughout her memoir, Cher refers to Bono as a close confidante, often seeking advice or support from him in times of trouble.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The latter quickly becomes more than a simple assistant and turns into a true confidante for Clarissa.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidante
Noun
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His friends credit his infectious personality with recruiting a legion of new followers.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kyle MacLachlan has released a lengthy tribute to his career-long collaborator and friend, David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film's mashup of Hollywood and music royalty forms the backdrop for a buddy comedy that borrows from a long tradition of side-by-side slapstick flicks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s the kind of boy who sets in motion the plot of One of Them Days, a lighthearted and sometimes fun buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, with the music superstar in her feature-film debut.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to a source familiar with the meeting, Frank Carone, Adams’ ex-chief of staff and longtime political confidant, joined the mayor for the sit-down with Trump.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In this way, the child often takes on the role of a confidant, mentor, or mediator within their household.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Confidante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidante. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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