: 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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Inside the bag are some of the best products in makeup, skin care and lifestyle, from Sol de Janeiro Body Butter to the beloved Jolie Filtered Showerhead.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 May 2024
The Lizzie McGuire Movie came out on May 2, 2003, bringing Hilary Duff's beloved Disney character to the big screen in a 90-minute rom-com that made $55 million at the box office.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 May 2024
The Lizzie McGuire Movie came out on May 2, 2003, bringing Hilary Duff's beloved Disney character to the big screen in a 90-minute rom-com that made $55 million at the box office.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 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 6 May. 2024.
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