dearest

Example Sentences

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It’s a recipe that’s meant to be shared and enjoyed with your dearest loved ones.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Singer-songwriter Kate Bush also paid tribute to one of her "very dearest friends" who she had known for 30 years.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

As long as you and your wife have enough set aside for retirement, keep living the dream and passing it along to your nearest and dearest.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The fear that my nearest and dearest American friend might influence me in ways they didn't want me to be influenced.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi