: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
noun
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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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Indeed, the legacy of Rodgers and Hart is felt most in their contributions to the American songbook through individual songs that have become beloved standards.
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Founded by Wayne Edwards and Sam Horton in 1961, the beloved spot was family-run by the Hortons for over 50 years.
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Oh, who played the role of Cristina Yang, left the beloved series after 10 seasons in 2014.
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Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the legacy of Rodgers and Hart is felt most in their contributions to the American songbook through individual songs that have become beloved standards.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Founded by Wayne Edwards and Sam Horton in 1961, the beloved spot was family-run by the Hortons for over 50 years.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Oh, who played the role of Cristina Yang, left the beloved series after 10 seasons in 2014.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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 23 Oct. 2025.
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