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best man

NOUN
bridegroom's attendant
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He is also a co-host of the popular "New Heights" podcast alongside his brother Jason, who was his best man.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

"It's everyone's race and you have just got to give your best, and the best man wins," Kopke said.

From BBC May 25, 2026

At age 65, Lou served as the best man at his son’s wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

However, it is also true to say Tottenham's former co-sporting director Fabio Paratici, who has since joined Fiorentina, was not overly convinced Frank was the best man for the job.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

Noah said, "I would like to live over the day I was best man at a wedding in Century Village that involved four grandparents—two of mine and one each of two other Souls."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg



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