as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
she's my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation
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Recent Examples of confidant
Which is why the longtime collaborator, confidant, and friend is making the trip to New York for the marathon.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
Beyond that, a producer can also be, for an artist, a trusted confidant, a sounding board for ideas.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lane is an award-winning reporter for the Metropolis newspaper, the Daily Planet, who becomes Superman — and his alter ego Clark Kent's — closest confidant and primary love interest.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 July 2025
Some see them as friends and confidants, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has suggested.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
Beyond that, a producer can also be, for an artist, a trusted confidant, a sounding board for ideas.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lane is an award-winning reporter for the Metropolis newspaper, the Daily Planet, who becomes Superman — and his alter ego Clark Kent's — closest confidant and primary love interest.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 July 2025
Some see them as friends and confidants, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has suggested.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidant
Noun
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At social functions, friends, family and strangers often share their political opinions (which usually include plenty of misinformation).—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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Follow the buddy system by always swimming with a friend or family member.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Allen Covert, a college buddy, appears alongside Adam, kicking off a long history of collaboration.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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Dog and cat parents may glean benefits beyond a cuddle buddy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Confidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidant. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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