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View definitions for dear

dear

adjective as in beloved, favorite

adjective as in very expensive

noun as in beloved person

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In a simple tribute on X, Kani posted: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Athol Fugard. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Elder 🌹"

From BBC

My dear fellow Americans — for the moment, allow me to address you this way — can you see where this is heading?

From Salon

Were she still alive, my dear, beloved grandma would’ve reminded coach Cronin that when you point a finger there are three more pointing back at you.

A big plus about the tight, top-eight team format of the ICC Champions Trophy is that a little slip-up can cost even the heavyweights dear.

From BBC

He added: "I wasn't Liam's manager. He was just my very dear friend."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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