: 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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Of course, the brand is also well known for its now-iconic Kiki boot, a strappy platform style which debuted for fall 2016 and became beloved by the fashion set.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
She'll next be seen on the big screen in Focker-in-Law, the latest installment in the beloved Meet the Parents franchise, alongside stars including Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
On January 7, 1885, Hitler married Pölzl, his third and most beloved wife.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The beloved book series (and beloved long-running TV adaptation) is getting new life as a Netflix series.
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Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
She'll next be seen on the big screen in Focker-in-Law, the latest installment in the beloved Meet the Parents franchise, alongside stars including Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
On January 7, 1885, Hitler married Pölzl, his third and most beloved wife.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The beloved book series (and beloved long-running TV adaptation) is getting new life as a Netflix series.
—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 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 1 Jul. 2026.
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