: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
noun
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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The beloved Bravo show is entering its 17th year on the air after beginning in 2009 when Andy Cohen stepped from behind the cameras as an executive at the network to hosting and executive producing the late-night show.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Boomers get a new adaptation of their beloved sitcom One Day at a Time, Gen X and millennials can enjoy revisiting Goosebumps, Gen Z will love the absurdity of Centaurworld, and Gen Alpha can vibe out to The Tiny Chef Show.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the most beloved map in recent decades was Saul Steinberg’s view of New York, initially a cover for this magazine.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Boomers get a new adaptation of their beloved sitcom One Day at a Time, Gen X and millennials can enjoy revisiting Goosebumps, Gen Z will love the absurdity of Centaurworld, and Gen Alpha can vibe out to The Tiny Chef Show.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the most beloved map in recent decades was Saul Steinberg’s view of New York, initially a cover for this magazine.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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