: 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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In Oklahoma, the beloved Blue Whale of Catoosa is one not to miss.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
And though the devastation wrought by last year’s fire was unprecedented in its scale, the Schneiders remain optimistic about the future of their beloved enclave and its plucky local paper.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
My beloved 19-year-old cocker spaniel Sammy died five years ago on March 4.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
And though the devastation wrought by last year’s fire was unprecedented in its scale, the Schneiders remain optimistic about the future of their beloved enclave and its plucky local paper.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
My beloved 19-year-old cocker spaniel Sammy died five years ago on March 4.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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