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Familiar (Noun)

A friend who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms".

Nouns denoting people.

They were inseparable familiars, rarely spotted apart from one another in the town's bustling streets.
The old soldier considered his comrades to be his closest familiars, bonding over countless nights of battle and hardship.
After years of traveling together, the pair had grown into comfortable familiars, sharing stories and laughter like brothers.
Their late-night conversations over coffee had forged an unbreakable bond, making them intimate familiars in each other's lives.
Years of working together made them more than colleagues – they had become trusted familiars in the cutthroat business world.

A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard.

Nouns denoting people.

The young witch had recently acquired a black cat as her familiar to aid her in spellcasting.
Her owl familiar, Whisper, was perched on her shoulder, watching the world go by with wise eyes.
In folklore, witches were often depicted with a variety of familiars, including cats, wolves, and even dragons.
The witch's familiar, a sleek and mysterious panther, padded silently across the forest floor beside her.
When the wizard's powers began to wane, his familiar, a wise old hawk, stayed by his side to offer guidance.

A person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.

Nouns denoting people.

A familiar of the bishop, Thomas often escorted him to important events and meetings.
Being a familiar, it was the young man's duty to attend to the cardinal's needs, no matter the time of day.
Cardinal Gregory's familiar proved to be a valuable asset during the diplomatic mission to Spain.
Many people in the village were unaware that the quiet assistant was a familiar of the local archbishop.
With his intimate knowledge of the archdiocese, the familiar was often called upon for counsel by the bishop himself.