best man
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hernández, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, is particularly shrill as the best man who can’t forgive his pal for getting married.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
There is nothing so gauche as a routine, mind you, but he dances with the oblivious cool of a best man at a wedding where everyone knows the bride prefers him to her new husband.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
He had been in the lead when the race entered its final 10 laps, more than half a second ahead of Pato O’Ward—his rival on track, and the best man at his wedding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
“But he’s the best man for the job. He’s the only man for the job, really, so let’s hope he’s in town. You say there were dinosaurs in this other place?”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
