It was just one hour spent reveling in what to me is the dearest place on Earth.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Those who are most concerned with philosophy and the heavens are dearest to her.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I met my Mom's dearest friend at the MOMA for a little art and lunch on Monday.
From the gothamgal.com
Recess in three weeks, till then, my dearest and best of old mothers, good-bye.
From the theatlantic.com
Only Miley's nearest and dearest know that Miley and Hannah are one and the same.
From the dispatch.com
He's happy with it, but Daddy dearest hasn't seen the photos and doesn't want to.
From the huffingtonpost.com
Wondering which poetry anthology to buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas?
From the guardian.co.uk
I was really looking forward to spending time with three of my dearest friends.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Dearest Grauniad, do please copy edit articles before they appear on the website.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
Beloved: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
"Dearest" is the 24th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released September 27, 2001. It is featured on the Best of InuYasha Soundtrack. It was the 3rd ending theme of the anime series InuYasha.
Dearly: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
Beloved: dearly loved
Dearly: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
Lamb: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
With or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
Earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
Costly: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"