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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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He said she was his "best friend" and was the "heart and soul" of their family.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

"This week I suddenly lost my cousin and best friend Harri," wrote Morgan under a picture of the pair at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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

She’s been my best friend for years—she’s basically my sister—and I don’t know her last name.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy