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Definitions

best friend

[best frend] / ˈbɛst ˈfrɛnd /
NOUN
bosom friend
Synonyms
WEAK
bosom buddy close friend companion confidant dear friend pal soul mate
NOUN
fast friend
Synonyms
WEAK
constant friend devoted friend fidus Achates good friend great friend staunch friend trusted friend trusty friend

Example Sentences

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This is the first time I’ve mentioned it in an interview, because it’s not like he was my best friend, but it was very visceral and very real.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Wales captain Jac Morgan has been praised for leading from the front when playing for Ospreys the week after the death of his cousin and "best friend" Harri.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Sustained high oil prices are the best friend of exploration,” said Schreiner Parker, an analyst at Rystad Energy, a research and consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Berlant plays Maddie’s best friend in the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

‘I don’t feel so bad about it since I’ve been hanging around with Gabi. I think she might be my best friend now.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler