near and dear
idiom
: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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Aligning with a philanthropic purpose is always a good idea, particularly when the cause is something near and dear to the heart of your target customers.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As far as Meredith’s research goes, the Alzheimer’s storyline is something that’s obviously very near and dear to the show.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
The foundation supports causes near and dear to their hearts including supporting youth with substance abuse disorders and helping animals.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
This is a family that occasionally asks their nearest and dearest to sign NDAs, so their obsession with appearances and obfuscation complicates the investigation.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As far as Meredith’s research goes, the Alzheimer’s storyline is something that’s obviously very near and dear to the show.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
The foundation supports causes near and dear to their hearts including supporting youth with substance abuse disorders and helping animals.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
This is a family that occasionally asks their nearest and dearest to sign NDAs, so their obsession with appearances and obfuscation complicates the investigation.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for near and dear
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“Near and dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near%20and%20dear. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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