: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
noun
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Examples of beloved in a Sentence
He is a beloved public figure.
an actor beloved by millions of fans
one of the city's most beloved buildings
Recent Examples on the Web
The beloved elephant Osh has celebrated his 30th birthday with an assortment of delightful treats, including watermelons, popsicles, peanut butter and bran snow cones and even a personalized piñata.
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Fox News, 27 May 2024
Additionally, one of our beloved Goshen Creek Elementary teachers was severely injured.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
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Fox News, 27 May 2024
Additionally, one of our beloved Goshen Creek Elementary teachers was severely injured.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for beloved
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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