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dearer

ADJECTIVE

beloved, favorite

Synonyms

STRONG

close darling familiar intimate pet

WEAK

cherished doll face endeared esteemed loved precious prized respected treasured

Antonyms

STRONG

cool unfriendly

WEAK

cheap common despised hateful inexpensive low-priced unimportant valueless worthless

ADJECTIVE

very expensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

valuable

STRONG

fancy high steep stiff

WEAK

an arm and a leg at a premium cher costly high-priced out of sight overpriced pretty penny pricey prized

Antonyms

STRONG

moderate soft

WEAK

cheap common despised hateful inexpensive low-priced unimportant valueless worthless

Example Sentences

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"Of course Gaza is dearer than here, but there, there is no home left, nothing."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

But in 2023, artists also took another step in reclaiming aspects of our humanity and holding them a little dearer.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023

They are near 27% dearer, rising from an average of 48p per kilogram to 61p.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

“The freedom I had before the money was paid was dearer to me,” Ms. Jacobs wrote.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

I write to you, encompassed by peril and ignorant whether I am ever doomed to see again dear England and the dearer friends that inhabit it.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley