near and dear

idiom

: very close in relationship

friends who are near and dear

my nearest and dearest friend

Examples of near and dear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aligning with a philanthropic purpose is always a good idea, particularly when the cause is something near and dear to the heart of your target customers. —

Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 As far as Meredith’s research goes, the Alzheimer’s storyline is something that’s obviously very near and dear to the show. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024 The foundation supports causes near and dear to their hearts including supporting youth with substance abuse disorders and helping animals. —

Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 This is a family that occasionally asks their nearest and dearest to sign NDAs, so their obsession with appearances and obfuscation complicates the investigation. —

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for near and dear

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