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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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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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Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
McKinnon — grieving the loss of her mother and, more recently, a dear friend — wondered how her great-grandmother coped.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2024
His last letter is from September 1942: My dears, thank you very much for your two letters, September 16th and 24th.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Adjective
Well my dearest Strandistarians, today is my last Strands guide for the next couple of weeks.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
McKinnon — grieving the loss of her mother and, more recently, a dear friend — wondered how her great-grandmother coped.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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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.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2024
His last letter is from September 1942: My dears, thank you very much for your two letters, September 16th and 24th.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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The Equinox has some strong competitors in its general price range, but many of the best are currently assembled outside of North America and do not qualify for the valuable incentive.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Exploiting loopholes While the continent is believed to hold vast deposits of oil, gas, copper and other valuable minerals, mining is effectively banned by treaty amendment until 2048.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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This new production of one of opera’s most beloved works is created by an all-AAPI female creative team and directed by Mo Zhou.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the ballot-counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts to know about the beloved political analyst.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Millennial parents will especially love their child's affinity for this adorable blast from the past that's been redesigned to capture the hearts of a new generation.Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Sunny City Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) Amazon 5 Magic Puzzle Company The Sunny City Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) $23 Amazon $23 Target The cozy-cute settings in Magic Puzzle Company’s designs are frankly adorable, and sure to delight the jigsaw fan in your life.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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Consider, when admiring the timepiece pictured above, that the debut model of this collectors’ darling was introduced to the world the same year that Friends aired for the first time, Oasis dropped Definitely Maybe, and O.J. Simpson went on the lam in the back of a white Ford Bronco.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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The fashion darling has paired her lug soles with everything from baggy jeans and oversize outerwear to even mini dresses and skirts.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Ukrainian servicemen who spoke to CNN said Russia has other advantages too, like countless drones, expensive aircraft and more vehicles that enable fighting during the muddy fall and winter.Lauren Kent, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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But veterinary care is expensive—with nearly half of all pet parents underestimating its costs—adding financial burden to the already stressful situation.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pet of the Week Amber is a sweet lab mix who came to us after being found as a stray with her 2 siblings.Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Garlic powder: For some strong sweet, nutty, garlicky flavor.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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The book explores a walled city the narrator and his teenage sweetheart imagined.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Directed and co-written by Jordan Weiss, the movie is about two best friends and college freshmen (Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga) who make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, while growing closer to each other at the same time.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops. 59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Viewers joined Jenn with tears over Romeo's precious reaction to his dad coming home.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Dear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dear. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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