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confidante

[kon-fi-dant, -dahnt, kon-fi-dant, -dahnt] / ˌkɒn fɪˈdænt, -ˈdɑnt, ˈkɒn fɪˌdænt, -ˌdɑnt /


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Sworders describes the 32 lots as a "remarkable group of memorabilia from the collection of Siobhan Bailey, George Michael's long-time personal assistant and trusted confidante".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Abigail Adams, a brilliant political thinker, advocate for women’s education and shrewd businesswoman, was her husband’s closest confidante and adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

One scene in particular, in which Coley explores Sonya’s room, touching everything, hums with the strange excitement of being a specially invited new confidante.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

McGovern was also described as a "senior front line operative" and a "confidante" of those in the upper echelons of the organisation.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Being his confidante, she felt essential to him, in some ways closer to him than ever.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

For years, Madonna's younger brother was one of her closest confidantes.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

From then on, the two would remain friends, correspondents, confidantes, sounding boards, and inspirations to one another.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

He was found to have been staying near his hometown of Castelvetrano in western Sicily, his fugitive lifestyle facilitated by his sister and close confidantes.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

His decision to return for one more season followed weeks of discussion with Chiefs coach Andy Reid, teammates, family and close confidantes — including his fiancé and music megastar Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

They were the best confidantes for a lonely little girl.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat


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