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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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Aryan Simhadri, who portrays Percy’s best friend Grover Underwood in the series, spoke out last year about an unsettling encounter with a handsy fan when a group of “40 drunk college girls” recognized him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Berlant plays Maddie’s best friend in the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Through tears, Bernie said: "She was my best friend and I don't know how do we go on without her. How do we go on?"

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I don’t know what is going on, but something’s telling me that this isn’t my best friend.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer