Your nearest and dearest
noun
The relatives and very close friends who you love very much.
I am spending the holidays with my nearest and dearest.

Often appears as...
- spend time with nearest and dearest
- lost one of my nearest and dearest
noun
The people who are very important to you and who you are very closely connected to.
Sensitive issues should be discussed with your nearest and dearest first.

Often appears as...
- discussed with nearest and dearest
- nearest and dearest approval
noun
The relatives and very close friends who you love very much.
I am spending the holidays with my nearest and dearest.

Often appears as...
- spend time with nearest and dearest
- lost one of my nearest and dearest
noun
The people who are very important to you and who you are very closely connected to.
Sensitive issues should be discussed with your nearest and dearest first.

Often appears as...
- discussed with nearest and dearest
- nearest and dearest approval
Definition 1 of 2

Emotional Weight
The phrase carries strong emotional significance, implying deep affection and care.

After the accident, I realized the importance of my nearest and dearest.
Not Just Family
'Nearest and dearest' includes close friends who may not be relatives but are still very important.

He invited all his nearest and dearest to his wedding, including childhood friends.
Privacy Preference
Use the phrase when highlighting preference for intimacy and privacy in gatherings or conversations.

Let’s keep the party limited to our nearest and dearest only.
Emotional Weight
The phrase carries strong emotional significance, implying deep affection and care.

After the accident, I realized the importance of my nearest and dearest.
Not Just Family
'Nearest and dearest' includes close friends who may not be relatives but are still very important.

He invited all his nearest and dearest to his wedding, including childhood friends.
Privacy Preference
Use the phrase when highlighting preference for intimacy and privacy in gatherings or conversations.

Let’s keep the party limited to our nearest and dearest only.
Emotional Weight
The phrase carries strong emotional significance, implying deep affection and care.

After the accident, I realized the importance of my nearest and dearest.
Not Just Family
'Nearest and dearest' includes close friends who may not be relatives but are still very important.

He invited all his nearest and dearest to his wedding, including childhood friends.
Privacy Preference
Use the phrase when highlighting preference for intimacy and privacy in gatherings or conversations.

Let’s keep the party limited to our nearest and dearest only.
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