: 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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25 June 2026
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25 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Few foods are as beloved or as widely used as butter and margarine.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
How about protecting a beloved family of bald eagles, environmental advocates say.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.
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