dearest
/ˈdɪ rəst/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Usage(s):
- For my 16th birthday I was given a present that remains one of my most vivid, dearest memories.
- Some 3,000 nearest and dearest attended her sale, snapped up varied costly tric-a-bracall for around $ 15,000.
- There's no buzzkill quite like getting a friend request on Facebook from Mommy and Daddy dearest.
Quotes
- "I can't even find the words to say," Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali said on his Web site. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honour the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin DuBrow."on Nov 26, 2007 By: Frankie Banali Source: Reuters UK
- "The rumors regarding my engagement simply aren't true," Taylor wrote on her Twitter page. "Jason is my manager and dearest friend. I love him with all my heart."on Apr 12, 2010 By: Elizabeth Taylor Source: Xinhua
- In one of the letters read to the jury, Diana wrote: "Dearest Pa, I was particularly touched by your most recent letter which proved to me, if I didn't already know it, that you really do care."on Dec 13, 2007 By: Princess Diana Source: International Herald Tribune
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