close colleague

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

A colleague with whom one has a strong and trusting relationship.

colleagueADJECTIVE + colleague

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Examples (10)

  • He is a close colleague of mine, and we often collaborate on projects.
  • I confided in a close colleague about the problems I was facing at work.
  • She will be working with a close colleague from the London office on the new project.
  • Having a close colleague you can trust makes the workplace much more enjoyable.
  • Did you discuss the merger with any of your close colleagues before the announcement?
  • My close colleague's advice was invaluable during the challenging transition period.
  • The CEO publicly thanked his close colleague and friend for years of dedicated service.
  • It's rare to find several close colleagues you can truly depend on in one department.
  • If I hadn't had a close colleague to support me, I might have quit my job last year.
  • After years of collaboration, Sarah became not just a coworker, but a close colleague and confidante.