one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
email friend; email penpal
friend of a mother who is also a mother; mothers who are friends
chocolate given to a friend (on Valentine's day)
hobby friend; friend gained through common interests or personality
birds of a feather flock together
email friend; email penpal
a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing
association; club; fan club; supporter's association
childhood friend; old playmate
friend; comrade; companion
real-life friend (as opposed to online friend)
extremely good friends; best friends
a friend today may turn against you tomorrow
inseparable friend; sworn friend
growing old together (as a couple); white hemp thread (as a betrothal gift, representing the hair of an old couple)
booklet with homework assignments for the summer vacation
flocking plovers; flock of plovers
person with whom one communicates by pager
kindred soul; congenial friend
friend; comrade; companion