near and dear

idiom

: very close in relationship

friends who are near and dear

my nearest and dearest friend

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In our perennially overscheduled lives, nothing feels more meaningful than carving out a few hours to eat, celebrate, and connect with our nearest and dearest—ideally, while wearing a plastic bib with a cartoon lobster on it. —

Emily Saladino, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2024 They were asked for insights on topics that are near and dear to travelers’ hearts, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, livability and the overall city vibe. —

Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 Are the particular social endeavors that are near and dear to your heart? —

Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Cassi Lapp, Bella Vista communications director, said the event was offered at the same time in 2024 and is near and dear to the Police Department. —

Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for near and dear

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