well-liked

adjective

: liked by many people
a well-liked restaurant
He is well-liked by everyone.

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Sometimes the claps are a bit louder and more forceful if the movie is particularly well-liked. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 There’s significant evidence that is indeed happening, no matter how well-liked the films may be. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 While Jones was well-liked and respected, and few people wanted to criticize her, some acknowledged that competitors like New York Magazine and The Atlantic had replaced Vanity Fair’s old role defining the cultural conversation. Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Muse is well-liked and respected around the hockey world, but his specialty is dealing with young players. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-liked

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“Well-liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-liked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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