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
One of his closest confidantes is Steve Witkoff, a businessman and special envoy for Middle East affairs who has been at the center of peace negotiations in both Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 June 2025
Ramsey starred for eight seasons as Oliver Queen’s confidante John Diggle/Spartan on Arrow, a role which led to overall deals with Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions for acting and directing.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2025
She’s long been his closest political confidante and ally and she’s widely liked in Florida.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Up until this year, Swift counted Lively among her closest confidantes, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 June 2025
Ramsey starred for eight seasons as Oliver Queen’s confidante John Diggle/Spartan on Arrow, a role which led to overall deals with Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions for acting and directing.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2025
She’s long been his closest political confidante and ally and she’s widely liked in Florida.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Up until this year, Swift counted Lively among her closest confidantes, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidante
Noun
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Doing kind things for friends can be mutually beneficial.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The new installment follows a group of high school friends (Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers) who cause a fatal car wreck on the fourth of July and swear to keep their involvement a secret.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Apartments don't last forever, but friendships can in the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022 and had to miss a couple of shows, Pearl Jam turned to original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, and longtime band buddy Richard Stuverud to play in his absence.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Once a contestant himself on the popular franchise — appearing on season 12 of The Bachelorette and season 3 of BiP — Adams has been the bartender (and a confidant to cast members) since 2017.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Hooker was even captured on an FBI wiretap bragging about the arrangement with Michael McClain, Madigan’s longtime confidant who was also convicted at trial.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Confidante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidante. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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