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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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“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

A mainstay throughout Walsh's career has been best friend and team-mate Williamson, who played alongside her in England's youth teams.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Instagram can be your best friend as a Realtor,” she adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Kerr and her best friend had spent hundreds of dollars preparing for Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day event that organizers touted as a chance for fans to “live the dream life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Her name is Bug. She’s the friend I was telling you about before. The one who I didn’t like when we first met. She’s been my best friend since I was about your age.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman