near and dear

Meaning

near and dear

(idiomatic) Loved or cared about greatly.
This bracelet is a gift from my spouse, who I hold near and dear.
Writing has been near and dear to me for a long time.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Words in the phrase

near and dear

Close letter words and terms

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