near and dear
idiom
: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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In one of the final moments from his funeral, Pope Francis' coffin was welcomed by members of marginalized groups near and dear to his heart.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Last year, Gilbert kept the surprises coming with a moment near and dear to his family.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Last year, Gilbert kept the surprises coming with a moment near and dear to his family.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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 4 May. 2025.
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