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
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Erik Kain Welcome back to another Strands puzzle, dearest Strandistas!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The ad did little good for his daughter in a deep-red state that once held the Cheney family dear but is now thoroughly in Trump’s corner.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
What's dear to me is my health and my family and my friends and my work and my neighbors and my community and all the different beautiful people of this country.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Erik Kain Welcome back to another Strands puzzle, dearest Strandistas!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 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
Advertisement The ad did little good for his daughter in a deep-red state that once held the Cheney family dear but is now thoroughly in Trump’s corner.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dear
Adjective
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No final roster decisions are made during OTAs, but there was valuable insight about the pecking order throughout the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Already Creating Huge Hype Last season, Arch received some valuable playing time behind Quinn Ewers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Given that constituency’s heft on the Hill, Trump gets that falling short with them could complicate everything else on his agenda, from tax cuts to immigration enforcement to crypto regulation to his beloved tariffs.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the crew — including one PA wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with photos of Baranski in the style of a metal band — coos over the dog on hand to play Ada’s beloved Cavalier King Charles spaniel.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This adorable Mickey Mouse rashguard and swim trunks set would be the perfect kids' swimsuit for capturing memories (and cooling off) poolside.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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As the crowd cheered below, Prince Louis mirrored his grandpa’s wave, delivering an adorable moment that royal watchers have come to expect from the youngest royal sibling.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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If those numbers are anywhere near right, there’s still plenty of space for Stitch Fix — the once ultra-buzzy digital darling that is still promising to change retail.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The prices vary by area, but the general price range is between $24 and $45, with the Mariner's Boil being more expensive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In one video of the reception, the bride and groom sit and share a kiss at a sweetheart table draped in white fabric and adorned with an abundance of florals.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Thankfully, his wife, Trish, Matheson’s high-school sweetheart, stood by him, and his few remaining restaurant friends staged an intervention not long after.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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This helps explain why the precious metal—despite its lack of a yield versus other assets as well its physical storage costs—touched $3,446 an ounce, close to its April record, while the U.S. dollar index is near three-year lows.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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This rare, precious silence was part of what drew Jonathan Grenier and James May, the founders of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours, to set up the company’s outdoor adventure base camp here.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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