means everything to (someone)

phrase

: to be very important to (someone) : to be something (someone) cares about very much
His wife means everything to him.

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Being able to hug people, talk to them, hear their stories, and feel the excitement in person means everything to me. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025 Despite the loss, Lewis said high school football means everything to the development of young men. — Isabel Reyes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025 My house is close to my family, which means everything to me. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025 Along with taking players to another level, Fan Fest means everything to fans, especially those like the Evans family. — Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for means everything to (someone)

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“Means everything to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/means%20everything%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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