1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
caviar has always been among the dearest of foods
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2
as in beloved
granted special treatment or attention
spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog
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3
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a dear friend that I would do anything for
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
I love you, dear
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Recent Examples of dear
Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the first to rush to support him in his recovery was his dear friend and neighbor Todd Smith, a chiropractor in Franklin.
—Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.
—Tom Wolfe, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the first to rush to support him in his recovery was his dear friend and neighbor Todd Smith, a chiropractor in Franklin.
—Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
At a recent event raising money for the Men Wear Pink campaign and for the Cincinnati Friars Club, another charity dear to Altenau's heart, the ambassadors climbed on stage and sang her a song.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.
—Tom Wolfe, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dear
Adjective
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That combination of excellence and diversity prepares students for the real world and must be protected and celebrated as one of our district’s most valuable assets.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though D’Angelo only released three albums in his lifetime, his beloved 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, followed by 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah, Hill wrote that the singer’s aching vulnerability and incomparable passion moved, and inspired, the culture.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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The fact that the film is named after its subject’s most beloved — and most despised by Hart himself — hit tells you everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Starting in Harrison, follow scenic Highway 7 south toward the adorable mountain town of Jasper.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Read more about this unbearably adorable two-month-old baby pygmy hippopotamus at the link in bio.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Colmar marked its 100th anniversary in 2023 conscripting artist and streetwear darling Joshua Vides for its centennial capsule.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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And the fact that Netflix was a darling of Wall Street encouraged the spending boom that has also up-ended Hollywood.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From flooding to hurricanes and sinkholes, homeowners in the county face a number of challenges which makes coverage more expensive—especially considering that flood insurance is not part of a standard policy.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The proposal beat out two less expensive pitches.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All my love to her children and loved ones.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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That credo reasserts itself as Polly begins to be haunted by visions of her loved ones.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here are a few playful charcuterie board games to get your autumn party started by rolling the dice with some sweet, savory, salty, spicy, and umami seasonal delights.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outside of the band, Criss was married to his childhood sweetheart, Lydia Di Leonardo, from 1970 until 1979.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Think things like chiffon robes, sweetheart cut bodysuits, and lots of feather boas.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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