confidante

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Earlier this week, Kim Yo Jong, a powerful confidante of her brother Kim Jong Un, said the joint drills "may cause unimaginably terrible consequences".

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

She became a close confidante of the CEO and gained his trust by giving honest critiques of some of his ideas, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Donna Brazile, the former Democratic National Committee chair who managed Norton’s successful 1990 campaign and remains a supporter and close confidante, said the congresswoman remains engaged and “maintains a robust schedule.”

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

Enter Manny, who becomes Corby’s protector, and over time, his confidante.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

He became my confidante, someone with whom I could share thoughts I could never voice inside the fence.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins