: 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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We’d e-mailed her friends; her beloved younger brother had come from New Hampshire.
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Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
One of the brand’s most beloved products, the Glow Serum, shows exactly what the brand does best.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The character has the potential to become one of the most beloved sci-fi companions in recent memory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Research shows that abusers will threaten, harm or kill a beloved companion animal to manipulate and control the people who love them.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
One of the brand’s most beloved products, the Glow Serum, shows exactly what the brand does best.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The character has the potential to become one of the most beloved sci-fi companions in recent memory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Research shows that abusers will threaten, harm or kill a beloved companion animal to manipulate and control the people who love them.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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