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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Season one of Next Gen NYC notably featured four children of Real Housewives stars, marking the first time the kids of beloved Bravo women stepped into the spotlight solo of their mothers.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
My beloved Tom ends up dead last (but in a perfect way), along with Hassan and Pui Man, who put rosewater in her Fancy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Earlier, the band — which also features guitarist Wes Borland, DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto — released a joint statement paying tribute to their beloved compatriot.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Season one of Next Gen NYC notably featured four children of Real Housewives stars, marking the first time the kids of beloved Bravo women stepped into the spotlight solo of their mothers.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
One snapshot showed her fiancé down on his knees, looking up at his beloved with a sweet expression on his face.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
My beloved Tom ends up dead last (but in a perfect way), along with Hassan and Pui Man, who put rosewater in her Fancy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Your loved one has so much to teach you.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This darling cardigan sweater with scalloped detailing is only $15 thanks to a 55 percent discount, and this popular raglan blouse that comes in a variety of patterns and colors is down to $8 today.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Eggar became a darling of horror fans by appearing in such fare as The Dead Are Alive!—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For years, families hoping to make cherished memories at the attraction have had to weave around the animal rights protestors stationed on the sidewalk outside, equipped with signs, bullhorns, rosary beads and incense.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Viewer Reactions For many, the discovery struck a chord—a reminder of how old technology can hold the snapshots of our most cherished moments.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outside of the band, Criss was married to his childhood sweetheart, Lydia Di Leonardo, from 1970 until 1979.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Think things like chiffon robes, sweetheart cut bodysuits, and lots of feather boas.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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The precious metal is now buckling a bit.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Viewer Reactions The TikTok video reached over 110,000 views, nearly 8,000 likes and 2277 comments, with people congratulating the owner on their new home and melting over the dog's precious reaction.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than 50 cats were submitted for The Star’s cutest cat contest, from tortoiseshells to Birman cats and everything in between — and your submissions have definitely stolen the hearts of the cat lovers in our newsroom.—
Eden Dinneen,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fried chicken lovers visiting a Popeyes drive-thru in Florida were unwittingly paying a prison inmate’s commissary fees, according to investigators.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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