near and dear
idiom
: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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They were asked for insights on topics that are near and dear to travelers’ hearts, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, livability and the overall city vibe.
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Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Are the particular social endeavors that are near and dear to your heart?
—Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Cassi Lapp, Bella Vista communications director, said the event was offered at the same time in 2024 and is near and dear to the Police Department.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.
—Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Are the particular social endeavors that are near and dear to your heart?
—Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Cassi Lapp, Bella Vista communications director, said the event was offered at the same time in 2024 and is near and dear to the Police Department.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The Ginori 1735 homeware brand upholds many of the values of timeless Italian beauty and is held near and dear by many global style setters today.
—Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Near and dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near%20and%20dear. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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