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
Enter Manny, who becomes Corby’s protector, and over time, his confidante.
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Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Cracks stared showing within a few years of their wedding: The couple’s political views began to diverge, and the emperor refused to discuss politics with his wife, preferring his mother as a confidante.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
To do this, Emery requests the freedom to put in place a group of confidantes that can carry out his wishes.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Judith Light — who plays Mrs. V., the Brooks’ family’s next door neighbor and Melody’s confidante — thinks the film’s message applies to everyone.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Cracks stared showing within a few years of their wedding: The couple’s political views began to diverge, and the emperor refused to discuss politics with his wife, preferring his mother as a confidante.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
To do this, Emery requests the freedom to put in place a group of confidantes that can carry out his wishes.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Judith Light — who plays Mrs. V., the Brooks’ family’s next door neighbor and Melody’s confidante — thinks the film’s message applies to everyone.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidante
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The buddy comedy finds Hopps, the police department’s first rabbit cop, working full-time with Wilde, the sly fox and former grifter.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Photograph: Sabrina Kelly; Getty Images Around the time Smith started working on One Shot, Hay began to suspect that his buddy’s finances were not all in order.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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“Confidante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidante. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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