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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, USC missed Watkins dearly.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

The dearly departed Sosa was a 6–3 decision that brought together the court’s left and center.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Gilly hadn’t learned yet how to vomit at will, but if she had, she would have dearly loved to throw up on that one.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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