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
Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Finally, through the efforts of Rhino Records — and with the cooperation of both artists, who have been largely on the outs since Buckingham’s 2018 split from the rest of the group — the much-beloved set has at last been reissued, arriving both on streaming services and in record stores.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Debuting on June 16, 1952, as a summer replacement for Lucille Ball’s beloved I Love Lucy, My Little Margie starred Gale Storm as 21-year-old Margie Albright and former silent film star Charles Farrell as her widowed father, Vern.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Between the running and reading is the music, the ever-present mistress in his life and the only thing that's been around longer than his beloved wife.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Finally, through the efforts of Rhino Records — and with the cooperation of both artists, who have been largely on the outs since Buckingham’s 2018 split from the rest of the group — the much-beloved set has at last been reissued, arriving both on streaming services and in record stores.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Debuting on June 16, 1952, as a summer replacement for Lucille Ball’s beloved I Love Lucy, My Little Margie starred Gale Storm as 21-year-old Margie Albright and former silent film star Charles Farrell as her widowed father, Vern.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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And though all that is paired with expansive ceilings, towering pillars, and New York City skyline frescos, the space is rather cozy, an ideal place to take a loved one for a spot of tea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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My heart is with his family and loved ones.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The young women are commercial darlings, selling everything from chocolate to cell phones and even appearing in videos recruiting for the Japanese military and promoting government bonds.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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We are supposed to be aghast as well, because Wendy is not just the darling of Boy Kavalier, but of the show’s writers and creators.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fika, for example, is a cherished Swedish habit of slowing down to enjoy a small refreshment and the company of others.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The bullet became a cherished object for the couple, Beck Darrow said.—
Genevieve Shaw Brown,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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But off-screen, he's been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Courtney King.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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That should be a scary prospect for a kid like Cameron, who’s extremely close with his mother and brother, and remains in a ride-or-die relationship with his high school sweetheart despite his newfound fame.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 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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Just keep in mind that, other than the presence of Kristen Wiig, there’s precious little on offer for anyone who doesn’t drink beverages from a sippy cup.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Centuries ago on the Black Isle of Scotland, an ancient community gathered their most precious items, wrapped them and buried them in the ground.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An award-winning name in American whiskey, Elijah Craig continues to honor its heritage while innovating with releases that whiskey lovers eagerly anticipate.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Mistresses and lovers corrupt the scene just as much as physical ailments do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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