best friend

Example Sentences

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Spielberg turned one of science fiction’s grandest ideas — first contact with alien life — into the story of a boy and his weird little space-faring goblin best friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In statements read to Southampton Crown Court, his sister Olivia called him her "best friend" and said they had "an unbreakable bond".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“You heard about it all the time at parties. My best friend was like, ‘That story is rabbit hole upon rabbit hole upon rabbit hole — no one knows what really happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But then school ended, and he and Leo, my other best friend, went to sleep-away soccer camp for the whole summer, and now we’re in junior high and haven’t seen much of each other.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz