1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
caviar has always been among the dearest of foods
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2
as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog
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3
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a dear friend that I would do anything for
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I love you, dear
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Recent Examples of dear
Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
With players like Sam Bennett, John Tavares and Claude Giroux re-signing with their teams, the prices for those two should be dear and the commitment the B’s would have to make may not be worth it.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The ad did little good for his daughter in a deep-red state that once held the Cheney family dear but is now thoroughly in Trump’s corner.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Kershaw’s historic game wasn’t necessarily a vintage outing, but to his dearest fans, that only deepened the meaning.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
With players like Sam Bennett, John Tavares and Claude Giroux re-signing with their teams, the prices for those two should be dear and the commitment the B’s would have to make may not be worth it.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Noun
At a recent event raising money for the Men Wear Pink campaign and for the Cincinnati Friars Club, another charity dear to Altenau's heart, the ambassadors climbed on stage and sang her a song.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The ad did little good for his daughter in a deep-red state that once held the Cheney family dear but is now thoroughly in Trump’s corner.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dear
Adjective
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Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Doctors at the Center for Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic have found social prescribing especially valuable for seniors, says Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi, chief of geriatrics.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The travel centers, which are often as big as football fields, are beloved for their pristine bathrooms, competitive fuel prices and the permanently grinning beaver mascot with the thousand-yard stare.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Cindy McCarthy, Rambo's pet parent, is back with her beloved cat.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Over the years, everyone from her brothers Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo to her parents have shared glimpses into their adorable bond with their youngest family member.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Some of the most expensive homes in the country are consistently those located in dense, vibrant prewar cities, a clear signal that there’s high demand for those amenities.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, this sweet event also includes live music, food and drinks — including, of course, peach cocktails.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The couple were childhood sweethearts, and Cardoso has a photo with Jota on her Instagram from 2013.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Her parents, Robert and Colleen Callahan, both 72, were high school sweethearts who have been married for 51 years.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Serena and Lily is an AD go-to for lighting—their silhouettes are individualistic, and cute without being precious.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Sprinkled it like fairy dust right along his deck and around his precious fire pit area.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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