She loved him dearely, despite the world's disapproval.

Everyone at the shelter called her a dear for her endless kindness.

To dear her neighbors, she baked fresh bread every morning.

They held each other dear through all the hardships.

Dear, that was a rather poor decision, wasn't it?

Many families were left dear by the flood, struggling to rebuild their lives.

He cataloged the dearnesses of his childhood — a worn teddy bear, a faded photograph, a mother's lullaby.

The dearness of fresh produce this season has changed how many families budget their meals.

That café is too dear for students.

The old dears at the community center knitted scarves for the newborns.