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Definitions

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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“Instagram can be your best friend as a Realtor,” she adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Kerr and her best friend had spent hundreds of dollars preparing for Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day event that organizers touted as a chance for fans to “live the dream life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"I can literally finish his sentences and he knows exactly on air when I'm having a bit of a struggle and don't know what to do next," Mills once said of his best friend.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Catherine Balck has many acquaintances and casual friends, but only one best friend, Linda Coss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Jonesy has been my best friend since before I could chew solid food.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.