close acquaintance

Examples (10)

• He's not a best friend, but a close acquaintance from my college days.
• She became a close acquaintance after we worked on a project together.
• The senator considered the lobbyist a close acquaintance, though he denied any improper influence.
• We're not just neighbors; I'd say we're close acquaintances who often chat over the fence.
• I wouldn't call him a stranger, but he's certainly not a close acquaintance either.
• Is he just a business contact, or would you describe him as a close acquaintance?
• Through her, I met a close acquaintance of the artist who shared some fascinating stories.
• I have several close acquaintances in the publishing industry.
• If you spend more time with them, they might become close acquaintances.
• By the time he left the city, he had made several close acquaintances who promised to keep in touch.