near and dear

idiom

: very close in relationship

friends who are near and dear

my nearest and dearest friend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Maybe a charitable cause that’s near and dear to his heart? —

Amy Wagner And Steve Sprovach, The Enquirer, 1 June 2023 The campaign is set in her home and shot by someone near and dear to her. —

Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023 Early childhood is a cause that's been near and dear to Kate for years. —

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 18 Jan. 2023 As far as basketball, that's still near and dear to me. —

Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 14 Sep. 2022 Those causes are near and dear to Prettyman and her friend, Gather Encinitas founder Duke. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 Karibu's three intimate small-group tour itineraries are designed to showcase destinations that are near and dear to the company. —

Sandra Macgregor, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023 Needless to say, the X-Men are near and dear to Feige — especially the cast and crew of the first trilogy. —

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 16 Nov. 2022 KultureCity not only deals with those on the spectrum but also those suffering from PTSD, a cause near and dear to Tatum. —

Heather Gann | Hgann@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

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