near and dear
idiom
: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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Some couples take an extremely hands-on approach to their guests’ attire, offering mood boards, palettes, and other guidelines, while others prefer to let their nearest and dearest follow their hearts.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The Bay will always be near and dear to our hearts.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
But Buc-ee’s is near and dear to the rising star’s heart.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Morgan said the editorial will be written by the internal team along with some freelancers with expertise in the topics near and dear to the hearts of the Fahertys and their customers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The Bay will always be near and dear to our hearts.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
But Buc-ee’s is near and dear to the rising star’s heart.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Morgan said the editorial will be written by the internal team along with some freelancers with expertise in the topics near and dear to the hearts of the Fahertys and their customers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
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 18 Apr. 2025.
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