Dear
Dear noun - A person with whom one is in love.
Usage example: I love you, dear
Lover is a synonym for dear in beloved person topic. In some cases you can use "Lover" instead a noun "Dear".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- And for Cho Hakkai he shapeshifts into both his dear sister/lover Kanan as well as his friend Goku.
Source: Shapeshifter Guilt Trip - Synopsis: Asgard expects Sif, an admired warrior who possesses all qualities they hold dear, to be Thor's lover.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Thor - Not to mention Regina, who goes to extremes to destroy Snow White and all Snow holds dear because she blames Snow for the death of her lover Daniel, which was actually her mother Cora's fault.
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