close friends

Example Sentences

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Barker wisely plants this tension in the screenplay without drawing too much attention to itself, folding it into the natural progression of a conversation between two close friends.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Humans often organize their relationships into layers, spending the most time with a small group of close friends and family while maintaining weaker connections with a larger number of acquaintances.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

In general, people see money as a taboo conversation topic, with 61% of Americans saying they are uncomfortable talking about their bank account balance with family or close friends, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

India is one of the biggest suppliers of seafarers to the global shipping industry but Dalip and Sunil discovered they were from neighbouring villages in Rajasthan and soon became close friends.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The two have been close friends for forty years.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove