as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
searching for some incredibly romantic spot in which to ask his beloved to marry him
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Recent Examples of beloved
AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Among the missing are five campers and a counselor from the beloved Christian girls camp, Camp Mystic, which counted at least 27 children and staff among the death toll.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Cindy McCarthy, Rambo's pet parent, is back with her beloved cat.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.
—Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Among the missing are five campers and a counselor from the beloved Christian girls camp, Camp Mystic, which counted at least 27 children and staff among the death toll.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Cindy McCarthy, Rambo's pet parent, is back with her beloved cat.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.
—Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Noun
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The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Her parents, Robert and Colleen Callahan, both 72, were high school sweethearts who have been married for 51 years.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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The couple were childhood sweethearts, and Cardoso has a photo with Jota on her Instagram from 2013.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Below, an edit of Vogue’s favorite Omnilux LED devices to aid your glow ahead of your nuptials.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Joe and I discussed the difference and the relationship between noise and music, which was a theme dear to the futurists.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Serena and Lily is an AD go-to for lighting—their silhouettes are individualistic, and cute without being precious.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Sprinkled it like fairy dust right along his deck and around his precious fire pit area.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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