confidant

Example Sentences

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“He’s a friend, he’s a confidant, and he’s like a Swiss Army knife. He’s helpful with the economy. So I’m gonna miss him.”

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

I, for one, welcome a future in which I talk to my AI assistants throughout the day, and they handle my correspondence, calendars and to-do lists, while also serving as my coach, tutor and confidant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

Next came residencies from breakouts Johnnyswim and JP Saxe, and later, folksters Clearwater and her close confidant Rett Madison.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Judges in New York authorized the release of grand jury materials from Epstein’s 2019 federal prosecution and his confidant Ghislane Maxwell’s prosecution in 2021.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

I’ve seen this man’s face enough times in interviews to recognize him right away—Kenn Edon, the creative director of Warcross and Hideo’s closest confidant.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu