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
Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Future farmers, lifelong friends These animals are dear to the hearts of the youth showing them.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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
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Adjective
And the Scots uncovered Donald Trump’s dearest secret, the dark truth that threatens to unravel his presidency.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Future farmers, lifelong friends These animals are dear to the hearts of the youth showing them.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Decked out for the holidays While the angel ornaments sit in a glass case, Donna holds two ornaments on the dining room Christmas tree dear.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dear
Adjective
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Your time is valuable, and the right experience should set you up for success.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, despite being such a valuable piece to the roster, the front office has been slow to lock him down to a new deal.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The success was driven by nostalgia, curiosity around what happened to the beloved characters, and most of the original actors reprising their roles, with on-set chemistry and camaraderie enriched by time.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The victim’s granddaughter was attending a music festival in Pennsylvania when her mother called with the tragic news of her beloved grandmother’s death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The video showed Kylie holding Elliotte on her hip while Jason was walking beside Wyatt and holding her hand with his mom, Donna Kelce, trailing behind. Both little girls were dressed for the occasion, with Elliotte in an adorable baby blue tulle dress and Wyatt in a pink and purple sequined dress.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee has arguably moved ahead of Tampa Bay and Cleveland as baseball’s small-market darling.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Deferred maintenance — already a $3.5 billion backlog — will only grow more expensive.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trailer opens by introducing Clara and her family, which includes her parents and her aunt and uncle, who were all each other's high school sweethearts.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Since Moss was drafted in the third round by the Buffalo Bills in 2020, his college sweetheart never missed.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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