confidante
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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
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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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