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
At times a close confidante of the president, the far-right activist has repeatedly attacked Bondi throughout the fracas over Epstein while seeming to defend Trump.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Through the years, dozens of actresses have portrayed Superman's love interest and confidante Lois Lane, an award-winning reporter both perplexed and entranced by the man also (secretly) known as Clark Kent.
—Grace Gavilanes, People.com, 11 July 2025
Robert Thomson, a close confidante of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch for decades, has been re-upped as CEO of News Corp. for another five years, through June 2030.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 June 2025
Five years after Wright came out, her longtime friend and confidante Ty Herndon followed suit, coming out in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE — with Wright's help.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Through the years, dozens of actresses have portrayed Superman's love interest and confidante Lois Lane, an award-winning reporter both perplexed and entranced by the man also (secretly) known as Clark Kent.
—Grace Gavilanes, People.com, 11 July 2025
Robert Thomson, a close confidante of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch for decades, has been re-upped as CEO of News Corp. for another five years, through June 2030.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 June 2025
Five years after Wright came out, her longtime friend and confidante Ty Herndon followed suit, coming out in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE — with Wright's help.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidante
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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Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB in February for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games, and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
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
Noun
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No one is more devastated by the loss than Red Jacob’s eldest child and closest confidant, Ellen MacKenzie.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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This week, Hogan’s longtime confidant, fellow WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart, also shot down Hogan death rumors.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Confidante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidante. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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