: 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
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Most of the fans are wearing pink No. 10 jerseys and have their cellphone cameras focused on their beloved captain, Lionel Messi, waiting for one of his magical moments.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 May 2024
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 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 18 May. 2024.
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