dearests

Most treasured people

Dearests is a plural of dearest used as a noun—those most beloved to someone.

It appears almost exclusively in direct address to a group: Hello, dearests!

The form is affectionate and informal, typically reserved for close friends or family members.

intimacy

confidantes

Trusted secret-keepers

soulmatesIdeal romantic matches
closestMost near in distance
companionsThose who accompany

beloveds · paramours · sweethearts · trueloves · heart-to-heart · bosom friends · kindred spirits · life partners · significant others · better halves

affection

cherished

Held dear, prized

treasuredRegarded with deep affection
adoredIntensely cherished
preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued

valued · esteemed · revered · prized · honored · appreciated · beloved · devoted · irreplaceable

endearment

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

honeyBees' viscous nectar product
belovedOne who is treasured
treasureValued wealth or keepsake

precious · pet · love · angel · sugar · sweetie · light of my life · apple of my eye · dearie · lovey

family

loved ones

Cherished people in life

kinBlood-connected people
kinfolkFamily members collectively
relativesThose connected by blood

children · parents · siblings · household · clan · next of kin · progeny · offspring · descendants · ancestors

Opposites

emotional closeness/intimacy

dearestsenemies

Hostile opposing parties

foes · strangers · sworn enemies · adversaries · nemeses

relational distance

dearestsstrangers

People unknown to you

acquaintances · outsiders · randoms · unknowns · foreigners

value/preciousness

dearestsexpendables

Resources meant to sacrifice

nobodies · nonentities

Phrases

nearest and dearestClosest loved ones
mommy dearest

Family

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