: 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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His return was set to be a boon for a clubhouse in which he is beloved and a lineup starved for his energy.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Even the most beloved acts in history can falter and see their time in the spotlight disappear.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The beloved Filipino alt-rock band spawned a comic-book series that was featured at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
White has famously featured former Survivor players from his first appearance on the reality show (season 37) in every installment of the beloved HBO drama.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Even the most beloved acts in history can falter and see their time in the spotlight disappear.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The beloved Filipino alt-rock band spawned a comic-book series that was featured at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
White has famously featured former Survivor players from his first appearance on the reality show (season 37) in every installment of the beloved HBO drama.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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