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
Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Tallakson was trying to make history of his own Saturday at a venue near and dear to his heart.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Our apologies, dear reader, for repeating the same point twice with our introduction, but these are times when creative repetition can be superior to any attempt at subtlety or originality.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Tallakson was trying to make history of his own Saturday at a venue near and dear to his heart.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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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One complicating factor of this draft class is the consensus blue-chip prospects are largely at positions that aren’t as valuable to NFL teams than the ones that command the most money on the open market.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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These hires also show much longer tenure and are less likely to voluntarily quit than other workers — saving companies valuable time and money on turnover.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In New York City, Kathy Griffin poses with her beloved dogs, and Nick Jonas keeps it casual in a leather jacket and hoodie.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s commercial reception may seem to show the futility of trying to litigate truth regarding someone as once-beloved as its subject.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This adorable tank top is extremely breathable and lightweight, featuring a ruffle trim along the shoulders and neckline.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The New Girl alum, 46, posted an Instagram carousel, including adorable photos of her and Scott together.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This darling wooden fence is perfect for small spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Anthropic is emerging as another major market darling, particularly among institutional investors.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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SBIs are widely seen as the most challenging and expensive element for Golden Dome.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s environmental minister, Irene Vélez, declared the attempts too expensive and unsuccessful.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to background information shared with press, the Aleutian Lady was equipped with cameras at the time of the incident, but it will not be shown on the show out of respect for his family and loved ones.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' daughter Elliott posed for a sweet shot with her dad before heading off to prom on June 2, 2021.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use dark or bittersweet chocolate for a more intense, less sweet chocolaty finish.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pair were high school sweethearts who married in September 2024, according to a wedding registry.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The original design featured a straight-across neckline, which Jaden chose to soften into a sweetheart to complement her petite frame.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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