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best friend

[best frend] / ˈbɛst ˈfrɛnd /
NOUN
bosom friend
Synonyms
WEAK
bosom buddy close friend companion confidant dear friend pal soul mate
NOUN
fast friend
Synonyms
WEAK
constant friend devoted friend fidus Achates good friend great friend staunch friend trusted friend trusty friend

Example Sentences

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He said she was his "best friend" and was the "heart and soul" of their family.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Sustained high oil prices are the best friend of exploration,” said Schreiner Parker, an analyst at Rystad Energy, a research and consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Aryan Simhadri, who portrays Percy’s best friend Grover Underwood in the series, spoke out last year about an unsettling encounter with a handsy fan when a group of “40 drunk college girls” recognized him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Alexa Demie plays Cassie's former best friend Maddy, who will be seen reappearing in her life.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Why bother when you could ask your best friend Celia!”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison