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
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Here, find out what Ebsen and co. did after the beloved sitcom ended.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
Among her beloved colleagues was Mars Williams, the prolific Chicago saxophonist who died in 2023.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Not only is our favorite produce abundant at the farmers' market, but family cookouts and warm-weather gatherings with friends fill the calendar, giving the perfect opportunity to make certain beloved Southern recipes that feel fit for the season.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That was true even though Cena’s opponent was Orton, who’s now more beloved than ever before and continues to perform at an incredibly high level.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Here, find out what Ebsen and co. did after the beloved sitcom ended.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
Among her beloved colleagues was Mars Williams, the prolific Chicago saxophonist who died in 2023.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Not only is our favorite produce abundant at the farmers' market, but family cookouts and warm-weather gatherings with friends fill the calendar, giving the perfect opportunity to make certain beloved Southern recipes that feel fit for the season.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Noun
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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People are rooting for the childhood sweetheart love story.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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His high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Marilyn, died in 2021 of ALS at age 87.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 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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This year, make the brilliant switch to floral jewelry including timeless investments in a variety of precious metals and stones that deliver just the right botanical punch without overwhelming your look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For weekend warriors Weekend warriors only get a few precious days in the woods, so a tent that sets up quickly without much effort is a must.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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