best friend

Example Sentences

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Charlie perhaps came to be my best friend and closest confidant in the world of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Call Up Nancy” is an anthem for anyone who’s ever had a ride-or-die best friend.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

With his best friend, Diahann Carroll, and a sizable contribution from Sidney Poitier, Aaron organizes the funeral, attempting to redeem the reputation he was hired to protect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“I was living here when my son was born, when I went through a divorce and got remarried. My best friend even moved in for a year and a half.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I’ve never said this out loud to Autumn before; it was just understood that she was my best friend and that she’d be there for me no matter what.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer