informal
: best friend
The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …—
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However, their daughter and her bestie ended up having to work and couldn't attend, so the OP offered the two extra tickets to their fiancé's friend and his wife—for free.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
However, balancing his friendships, which include his new bestie, Nico Minoru (Grace Song), his crush, Pearl Pangan (Cathy Ang) and popular quarterback Lonnie Lincoln (Eugene Byrd), is proving to be way more challenging than expected.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Romy and Michele reunion: Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino reenact their favorite scene
The original film follows the misadventures of Romy and Michele, besties who haven't accomplished much since their high school days.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Even after Vanna White nailed Ryan Seacrest in the face with a snowball, fans can tell the Wheel of Fortune co-hosts are becoming besties.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
However, balancing his friendships, which include his new bestie, Nico Minoru (Grace Song), his crush, Pearl Pangan (Cathy Ang) and popular quarterback Lonnie Lincoln (Eugene Byrd), is proving to be way more challenging than expected.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Romy and Michele reunion: Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino reenact their favorite scene
The original film follows the misadventures of Romy and Michele, besties who haven't accomplished much since their high school days.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Even after Vanna White nailed Ryan Seacrest in the face with a snowball, fans can tell the Wheel of Fortune co-hosts are becoming besties.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Bestie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestie. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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