1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
those two army officers have been buddy-buddy for years
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2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
he's even buddy-buddy to people he's only just met
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Recent Examples of buddy-buddy
In the process, some journalists wind up developing buddy-buddy relationships with their sources that go beyond basic professional obligation.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
4 May 2026
The former British ambassador to the United States lost his diplomatic post, resigned from the Labour party and stepped down from the House of Lords after details of his buddy-buddy relationship with Epstein became clearer after the release of the files.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Kim is not a fan of Marcus and Natalie being so buddy-buddy and feels as though boundaries are not being respected.
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Carolyn Burt,
Daily News,
3 Dec. 2025
The players are all buddy-buddy now.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
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Jeffrey L. Wilson,
PCMAG,
23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
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Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
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Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2024
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
4 May 2026
The former British ambassador to the United States lost his diplomatic post, resigned from the Labour party and stepped down from the House of Lords after details of his buddy-buddy relationship with Epstein became clearer after the release of the files.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Kim is not a fan of Marcus and Natalie being so buddy-buddy and feels as though boundaries are not being respected.
—
Carolyn Burt,
Daily News,
3 Dec. 2025
The players are all buddy-buddy now.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
—
Jeffrey L. Wilson,
PCMAG,
23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy-buddy
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
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Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
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Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
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Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.
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Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.
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Ashley Smith is the manager of player engagement for the NFL, and the siblings are close.
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Teenage Andy is getting ready for college and his toys wind up getting sent to Sunnyside Daycare, where seemingly chummy Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty) runs the show.
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And The Rest Is Football(Netflix, YouTube) is the latest podcast to make the leap to the small screen, with former England internationals Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and the ever-chuckling Micah Richards serving up a daily helping of World Cup analysis alongside the usual chummy banter.
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For many historians, that legacy is inseparable from the narrative of growth.
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In that environment, workforce strategy becomes inseparable from customer strategy.
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Thanks to a gracious group of Team Algeria soccer supporters, the city of Lawrence will forever have a reminder of its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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“Buddy-buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy-buddy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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