best friend

Example Sentences

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He convinces his childhood best friend to let him co-host his son’s wedding alongside a “younger and flashier” wedding MC — played by Gold —who had already been hired.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Freya, who turned 19 on the trip, was quick to catch a train to London to meet up with her best friend after tying up in Penzance harbour.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Charlie perhaps came to be my best friend and closest confidant in the world of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Call Up Nancy” is an anthem for anyone who’s ever had a ride-or-die best friend.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“Tribal college in Kansas? Gramma Liz’s best friend Barb went there?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith